By Ibru Nejuvie
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-After months of rigorous preparations, Nigeria has finally validated its National Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, UNFCCC, for onward transmission to the Federal Executive Council for adoption and ratification by the UNFCCC in tandem with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.
At the national Stakeholders Validation workshop held in Abuja with the theme: “Driving Ambition, Strengthening Actions,and Aligning with the Paris Agreement and Global Stocktake,” the Special Adviser to the President on Climate Change and Stakeholders Engagement,Mr Ibrahim Shelleng, in his welcome address said,” the NDC is not just a climate document but Nigeria ‘s pathway for green growth, resilience,and inclusive development.”
According to him,NDC 3.0 reflects our ambition to align firmly with the objectives of the Paris Agreement, particularly in keeping global temperature rise well below 2.oC,while pursuing efforts for 1.5oC.
” This version of the NDC is also designed to respond to the outcomes of the first Global Stocktake Stocktake under the Paris Agreement. It builds on lessons learned,identifies where we need to do more, and sets a clear pathway for stronger mitigation and adaptation action across our economy.
“As we unveil and deliberate on Nigeria’s NDC 3.0, it is important to underscore that this document is not a climate commitment but a developmental blueprint that reflects our national priorities in energy transition, agriculture waste management, and resilient infrastructure,all of which are central pillars of the Tinubu administration ‘s policy direction ” he said.
In her opening remarks, the Director General, National Council on Climate Change, NCCC, Barr. (Mrs) Temi Majekodunmi said,the NDC represents the cornerstone of our national efforts under the Paris Agreement
-a statement of our collective commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and building resilience against the adverse impacts of climate change.
According to the DG, the workshop is a culmination of months of rigorous technical work, Stakeholders consultations,sectoral analysis,and inter -agency collaboration,adding that it is also a reflection of our inclusive approach in ensuring that every voice is heard and that our national targets are both ambitious and realistic, science -based and people -centred.
“The NDC 3.0 seek to build on the gains of the previous version, incorporate recent developments in climate science and policy, and align with our Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) and the Nigeria Energy Transition Plan (ETP), among other frameworks.
“We call on our global partners, particularly the developed countries,to fulfill their commitments under the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement, particularly in relation to technology transfer and support for innovation in developing countries. There is the urgent need to localize innovation in supporting homegrown solutions, and building the capacity of Nigerian entrepreneurs,researchers, and start-ups to adapt and develop technologies suited to our climate realities,” she concluded.
The event saw pledges and support of development partners like UN Agencies-UNDP,ILO,UN Women,FAO,,UNICEF, European Union,UK, Germany and others.
Highlight of the day was the presentation of the NDC 3.0 by the NDC lead consultant,Mr Rasak Nayamuth and validation by all Stakeholders.
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