Kano Climate Change Director Seeks Direct Access to International Climate Finance for Sub-nationals
Chiemelie Eze in Antalya, Türkiye The Director of Climate Change, Kano State Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Umar Saleh Anka, has called for direct access to international climate finance
Umar Saleh Anka, the Director of Climate Change for Kano State, is advocating for direct access to international climate finance for sub-national governments. Speaking at the COP31 conference in Antalya, Turkey, Anka emphasized that despite global commitments, African nations, including Nigeria, struggle to access these funds. He argued that sub-national governments are crucial for translating policies into practical action at the local level, yet they face significant barriers in obtaining climate finance.
Anka highlighted the need for a direct funding window for states to receive grants and concessional financing, suggesting that African countries are still burdened by unmet funding promises. He requested grants and technical assistance to develop projects and increase capacity to meet climate finance requirements. Kano State is focusing on circular economy and land restoration initiatives at COP31, aiming to establish a Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) framework to bolster their capacity to access climate finance.
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