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11 Aug 24

David Hundeyi and Dialogue Earth: Addressing Misinformation About Climate Change Diplomacy

The recent write up by the highly respected and admired David Hundeyin is characteristically provocative. He makes some crucial points, which are communicated in the typical David Hundeyin’s style. His sharing of the commissioned brief he received from Dialogue Earth in the spirit of full openness is commendable, as is…

29 Jul 24

Lagos Wins State With Best Climate Governance Performance

By: Michael Mike Lagos State has been ranked top among the 36 states of the country on Climate Governance Performance. Gombe States was ranked second with Ebonyi State taking the Number 3 position, both Borno State and Ekiti State jointly ranked fourth. Oyo, Kano and Zamfara States were ranked 34,…

29 Jul 24

Gombe Clinches Top Spot in FG’s Climate Governance Performance Ranking

Gombe State has received an award for emerging with an AA rating in the climate governance performance ranking among the 36 states of Nigeria. This recognition was bestowed on Gombe State by the Federal Ministry of Environment in collaboration with the Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) during a high-level…

28 Jul 24

Senator Seriake Dickson Endorses Subnational Climate Governance Ranking Report

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, Senator Seriake Dickson, has described the Climate Governance Performance Rating and Ranking (CGPRR) of Nigeria’s 36 states project as a timely and innovative intervention. Dickson spoke in Abuja shortly after receiving the report of the project which was launched by the…

25 Jul 24

Climate Governance Essential To Tackle Climate Change, Says Minister

Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, has said that climate governance at the sub-national level is essential for several reasons. Lawal said this in Abuja on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the Sub-National Climate Governance Performance Ranking and report of the 36 states of Nigeria. “This event marks a pivotal…

25 Jul 24

Climate Governance Performance Rating and Ranking of Nigeria’s 36 States. (Photos)

24 Jul 24

Multilevel Climate Action: Importance of Subnational Climate Policies, Action Plans

Nigeria is ranked among the countries that are most vulnerable to climate change impacts according to multiple reports and indices. With an estimated population of 230 million people inhabiting 923,769 square kilometres, it is impossible to address Nigeria’s climate change challenges from a single central government. This presents an opportunity…

19 Jul 24

Enugu, SPP, Stakeholders Engage Over State Climate Policy, Action Plan

The Enugu State Government and the Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) held an inception meeting and stakeholder engagement for the proposed Enugu State Climate Policy and Action Plan on Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Enugu, the state capital. Supported by the African Climate Foundation, the inception meeting, which had…

08 Jul 24

Enugu Adviser, Okereke, Unveils State Essay Competition On Climate Change

The Senior Adviser to the Governor of Enugu State on Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Professor Chukwumerije Okereke, has announced the launch of an essay competition on climate change in the state. The competition is part of the Mbah-Climate Education, Innovation and Training Initiative (MBAH-CEITI) aimed at raising climate awareness…

07 Jul 24

Expert Explains Why State-level Climate Governance Is Important

An environment enthusiast and climate change mitigation advocate, Chukwumerije Okereke, has explained why climate governance is important at state level. Okereke, a professor, is the President and Chairman, Board of Trustee, Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) Nigeria. He notesd that climate change impacts are primarily felt at the subnational…