The Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Change and Director-General, National Council on Climate Change Secretariat (NCCCS), Dr Nkiruka Maduekwe has called for the alignment of the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) with the urgent need for climate action in all the sectors of the economy.
Speaking at a Stakeholder Consultation, Engagement and Data Collation Workshop for the Preparation of the NDC 3.0 of Nigeria held in Lagos organised by NCCCS with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), she said the new NDC 3.0 will broaden the scope of all economy-wide NDC that leaves no one behind.
“Together, we can pave the way for a future where NDCs are not only policy documents but solutions driving sustainability, resilience, and prosperity for all.
Nigeria is currently preparing its third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) under the Paris Agreement. This NDC, due to be submitted in 2025, is intended to be more ambitious than previous NDCs and will be informed by the outcome of the first global stock take. Nigeria has already committed to reducing emissions by 20 per cent unconditionally and 47per cent conditionally by 2030.
Maduekwe explained that NDC represents the country’s commitment under the Paris Agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. The revision process is a chance to raise our ambition, align our national plans with the latest science, and reflect on the progress made since the last submission.
According to her, the workshop is significant because robust and credible data underpins effective climate action. “Accurate and timely data is the backbone of the DTA process, allowing us to make evidence-based decisions, track our progress, and ensure transparency and accountability in reporting.”
Maduekwe, who was represented by a Director in NCCCS, Dr Halima Bawa-Bwari, advocated prioritising ambitious policies, energy efficiency measures, the adoption of net-zero building codes, and increased investment in low-carbon materials and technologies, as well as collaboration between governments, private sector actors, and civil society, NGOs, people with disabilities to turn these commitments into tangible progress.
While appreciating UNDP for their technical and financial support in making the workshop possible, Maduekwe however encouraged all participants to engage openly, share knowledge, raise questions, and work collaboratively to ensure that the outcomes of the workshop feed directly into a stronger and more responsive NDC revision process. He called for a future that is not only low-carbon and climate-resilient but also inclusive and equitable for all.
