Niger State Signs Climate Partnership Agreement at COP31 to Access Carbon Markets
Chiemelie Eze Niger State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swiss-based non-profit organisation, My Climate, to explore opportunities in the carbon market and strengthen efforts to address
Niger State has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with My Climate, a Swiss-based non-profit, to explore opportunities in the carbon market and bolster its fight against climate change, particularly flooding and its impact on agriculture. The state's Secretary, Alhaji Abubakar Usman, shared these details during an interview, highlighting that the agreement would enable Niger State to tap into the carbon market to tackle environmental challenges.
The MoU is part of Niger State's green initiative, initiated under the current administration of Governor Mohammed Bago. The state, which is home to four hydroelectric dams, is particularly vulnerable to water-related disasters due to climate change. The secretary outlined three areas where the state could benefit from the carbon market: flood mitigation, agricultural sustainability, and access to funding for climate-related projects.
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