Nigeria reaffirms commitment to advancing global environment governance, biodiversity conservation – EnviroNews

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 Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing global environment governance, biodiversity conservation and land restoration in line with the objectives of the Great Green Wall Initiative across the Sahel region.

This is contained in a statement from the Ministry of Environment.

Nigeria’s position was made by Mr. Saleh Abubakar, the Director-General of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) at the 8th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

Abubakar said the participation of the agency underscores President Bola Tinubu’s administration in determination to address the impact of climate change in Nigeria, especially in the 11 front line states.

The DG explained that the high-level global gathering brings together world leaders, policymakers, environmental experts, development partners, and stakeholders to deliberate on pressing environmental challenges and sustainable development priorities.

“The assembly serves as a strategic platform for advancing international cooperation on climate action, biodiversity conservation, land restoration, sustainable agriculture, and environmental sustainability.”

He reiterated that the agency would strengthen partnerships with global partners with a view to mobilise support for Nigeria’s Great Green Wall initiatives and other environmental restoration programmes.

“This initiative is targeted at combating desertification, land degradation, improving livelihoods, enhancing food security, building resilient

Abubakar called on enhanced support of global partners to enable the agency address desertification in the northern Nigeria and restore degraded ecosystems, and strengthening the role of local communities.

Delegates from 186 nations gathered to shape environmental financing, specifically focusing on climate resilience, pollution reduction, and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

By Abigael Joshua