Government Boosts Climate-Smart Agriculture Amidst Climate Change Challenges
The federal government has said it is investing in climate-smart agriculture to enhance food production and promote agroforestry and conservation agriculture, amidst challenges posed by climate change and its impacts on food security.
“We are investing in climate-smart agriculture in order to enhance resilience of our food systems as well as promote practices such as agroforestry, conservation agriculture and the use of drought-resistant crop varieties,” the minister stated. He however failed to mention how much Nigeria has invested in financial terms. The aim is to improve food production while conserving our natural resources.
Lawal said Nigeria is taking concerted steps towards addressing climate change and its impacts on food security. Several policy frameworks like the National Climate Change Policy, the revised National Determined Contribution (NDC), National Action Plan on Gender and Climate Change and Nigeria’s Climate Change Act 2021, have been adopted by Nigeria in order to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Nigeria has been engaging with international partners to mobilize resources and expertise against fallouts of climate change. The minister said the partnerships have enabled “us to implement projects that enhance community resilience such as the Great Green Wall initiative which is aimed at combating desertification and restoring degraded lands across the Sahel region. A lot of work is still required in order to tackle these challenges.”
He called on the international community to fulfil their commitments to climate financing, particularly for fragile and conflict-affected states.
Financial support is crucial for implementing adaptation and mitigation strategies, building resilient infrastructure and ensuring that vulnerable communities are not left behind.
The session focused on solutions and good practices for building resilient livelihoods in communities facing the climate crisis and insecurity. The minister outlined Nigeria’s comprehensive approach to addressing these challenges through local, national, and regional initiatives.
The minister emphasized the importance of awareness, capacity building, collaboration, financial support, and technology transfer in leveraging international, regional, and local climate efforts. He also highlighted the challenges of funding, technology, and capacity building, while noting opportunities in renewable energy, climate-resilient agriculture, and regional cooperation.
The minister called for coordinated involvement of all stakeholders, comprehensive studies to identify conflict causes, and adoption of measures to boost food security and climate adaptation.
Government Boosts Climate-Smart Agriculture Amidst Climate Change Challenges
The federal government has said it is investing in climate-smart agriculture to enhance food production and promote agroforestry and conservation agriculture, amidst challenges posed by climate change and its impacts on food security.
“We are investing in climate-smart agriculture in order to enhance resilience of our food systems as well as promote practices such as agroforestry, conservation agriculture and the use of drought-resistant crop varieties,” the minister stated. He however failed to mention how much Nigeria has invested in financial terms. The aim is to improve food production while conserving our natural resources.
Lawal said Nigeria is taking concerted steps towards addressing climate change and its impacts on food security. Several policy frameworks like the National Climate Change Policy, the revised National Determined Contribution (NDC), National Action Plan on Gender and Climate Change and Nigeria’s Climate Change Act 2021, have been adopted by Nigeria in order to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Nigeria has been engaging with international partners to mobilize resources and expertise against fallouts of climate change. The minister said the partnerships have enabled “us to implement projects that enhance community resilience such as the Great Green Wall initiative which is aimed at combating desertification and restoring degraded lands across the Sahel region. A lot of work is still required in order to tackle these challenges.”
He called on the international community to fulfil their commitments to climate financing, particularly for fragile and conflict-affected states.
Financial support is crucial for implementing adaptation and mitigation strategies, building resilient infrastructure and ensuring that vulnerable communities are not left behind.
The session focused on solutions and good practices for building resilient livelihoods in communities facing the climate crisis and insecurity. The minister outlined Nigeria’s comprehensive approach to addressing these challenges through local, national, and regional initiatives.
The minister emphasized the importance of awareness, capacity building, collaboration, financial support, and technology transfer in leveraging international, regional, and local climate efforts. He also highlighted the challenges of funding, technology, and capacity building, while noting opportunities in renewable energy, climate-resilient agriculture, and regional cooperation.
The minister called for coordinated involvement of all stakeholders, comprehensive studies to identify conflict causes, and adoption of measures to boost food security and climate adaptation.
Summary:
The federal government is investing in climate-smart agriculture to boost food production and promote agroforestry and conservation agriculture in response to climate change challenges. The minister highlighted Nigeria’s efforts to enhance food system resilience through practices like drought-resistant crops. Although financial details were not disclosed, Nigeria has adopted multiple policy frameworks to address climate impacts, such as the National Climate Change Policy and the Climate Change Act 2021.
Nigeria is collaborating with international partners on initiatives like the Great Green Wall to combat desertification and restore degraded lands. The minister urged the global community to honor their climate financing commitments, especially for fragile states, emphasizing the need for financial support in implementing adaptation strategies and building resilient infrastructure.
The session discussed building resilient livelihoods in climate-affected communities, with the minister stressing awareness, capacity building, collaboration, financial support, and technology transfer. He called for a coordinated approach among stakeholders, comprehensive conflict studies, and measures to enhance food security and climate adaptation, noting challenges and opportunities in renewable energy and climate-resilient agriculture.