The federal government has unveiled a logo and delegate handbook in advance of its full participation in the United Nations climate change conference in Egypt.
Minister of environment, Mohammed Abdullahi disclosed that the launch reflects the nation’s support for the objectives of cop27 and projects what Nigeria wants to achieve as it leads the African team to the upcoming November conference.
Nigeria,Africa’s most populous nation has been hit hard by the effects of climate change.
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In recent days some states have been affected greatly by flooding leaving many homes and businesses under water, with thousands displaced.
The twenty seventh United Nations climate change conference will create the platform for many countries especially African countries who remain at the receiving end of huge losses, to request for a lot more than it has received since the climate crisis
Mohammed Abdullahi says the government will align with other West African countries at the event as it prioritises issues surrounding adaptation and climate change mitigation, starting with the launch of a logo and delegates handbook.
Sustainable funding and partnership building will be needed to ensure that Nigeria’s target of achieving net zero emission by the year 2060 will be achieved.
Experts believe that Cop27 provides an opportunity for Nigeria to step up its mitigation and adaptation efforts in order to meet its net zero emission targets by 2060.
