Climate Action Africa (CAA), a leading advocate for climate resilience and sustainable development in Nigeria, has intensified efforts to establish a united front to tackle the vulnerability of the country to climate changes.
CAA is taking a big move through its upcoming Climate Action Africa Forum (CAAF24), scheduled for June 19-20 in Lagos, to stimulate a more impactful and inclusive approach to tackling the country’s pressing climate challenges.
This formed the thrust of the climate change media briefing held in Lagos, Nigeria, on Friday.
With Nigeria facing significant vulnerability to rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and environmental degradation, CAA emphasizes the need for a united front across all stakeholder groups.
According to the body, developing countries like Nigeria, and many others across Africa, face unique sets of challenges when it comes to climate change.
Grace Oluchi Mbah, Co-Founder and Executive Director at Climate Action Africa, emphasized that Nigeria’s unique position and vast resources necessitate a comprehensive strategy that leverages the expertise and commitment of every sector.
“From government and industry leaders to scientists, community organizations, and individual citizens, we all have a role to play in building a more resilient and sustainable future,” she said.
CAAF24 Focus
The organiser highlighted the importance of fostering collaboration in areas like policy development and implementation, innovation and technology, community mobilization and education, and investment and financing as challenges that the Climate Action Africa Forum 2024 (CAAF24) is set to address.
The upcoming Climate Action Africa Forum (CAAF24), scheduled for June 19-20 in Lagos, serves as a testament to CAA’s commitment to fostering collaboration.
The forum will bring together key stakeholders from across Africa to discuss innovative solutions and develop concrete action plans for tackling climate change.
The forum will introduce the Deal Room, a dynamic marketplace connecting Africa’s brightest innovators with forward-thinking investors to accelerate impactful deals for climate action and sustainable development.
Following the conference, CAA will partner with Silicon Valley based Founder Institute, the world’s largest startup accelerator to provide ongoing support to African innovators in a post accelerator programme.
“CAAF24 provides a valuable platform for knowledge sharing, collaborative problem-solving, and forging strategic partnerships,” says Mbah. “By working together, we can ensure that Nigeria, and Africa as a whole, emerges as a leader in building a sustainable and climate-resilient future.”
Climate Action Africa urges all stakeholders to take a proactive stance in addressing the climate crisis. Through collaborative efforts, innovation, and a shared commitment to a sustainable future, Nigeria can mitigate the impact of climate change and pave the way for a more prosperous and resilient tomorrow.
CAAF24 Organiser Promotes Alliance to Tackle Nigeria’s Climate Vulnerability
