FG, UNDP Partner on Nigeria’s Next Climate Report Submission
ABUJA/Nigeria: Nigeria has officially commenced the process of developing its Second Biennial Transparency Report (BTR2) and Fourth National Communication (NC4) on greenhouse gas emissions with a high-level stakeholders’ workshop in Abuja, marking a critical step in fulfilling its international climate obligations.
Following the successful submission of its first Biennial Transparency Report (BTR1) in December 2024, the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) is moving to build on that momentum with deeper data gathering, sectoral coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
Declaring the workshop open, the Director-General of the NCCC, Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe, who was represented by Mr. Okebugwu Chukwuemeka, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement (PA). She said the country is duty-bound to submit national reports on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by sources and removals by sinks, as well as details of mitigation actions, adaptation efforts, and support received or needed.
“In meeting these obligations, Nigeria has submitted three National Communications, two Biennial Update Reports, and, most recently, the First Biennial Transparency Report (BTR1),” she stated.
Dr. Maduekwe explained that the ongoing reporting process strengthens transparency and fosters mutual trust through stakeholder participation. “It also helps establish a robust institutional framework that allows for seamless data flow and quality reporting,” she added.
The two-day technical workshop, which held at the Nigeria Air Force Conference Centre in Kado, Abuja, featured sessions on lessons learned from BTR1, an analysis of Nigeria’s compliance with Conference of the Parties (COP) decisions, and identifying gaps and improvement strategies.
Participants also examined additional requirements related to the NC4 component of the project, including updates on the Adaptation Communication (ADCOM), data needs for the combined BTR2/NC4 report, and coordination strategies for achieving a comprehensive and compliant submission.
Technical guidance was provided by experts from Mauritius, Mr. Rasak Nayamuta and Mr. Bhadowaz Ramlowat, who led participants through interactive sessions focused on best practices and compliance methodologies.
The reporting initiative is being supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), as part of ongoing global efforts to address the climate crisis through transparent, science-based reporting frameworks.
As Nigeria continues to take visible steps toward fulfilling its climate commitments, the collaborative approach of the NCCC signals a renewed focus on transparency, accountability, and data-driven decision-making in tackling the country’s climate challenges.
