The Department of Climate Change (DCC), Federal Ministry of Environment, and Society for Planet and Prosperity (SPP) will unveil the third climate governance ranking on Oct. 8.
The Subnational Climate Governance Performance Rating and Ranking (SCGPR 3.0) will be launched in Abuja, according to a statement signed by SPP Policy Analyst Mr Timothy Ogenyi and made available to reporters on Thursday in Lagos.
Representatives of Nigeria’s 36 states are expected to attend. Participants will include Commissioners for Environment, Directors of Climate Change and climate desk officers from the states. Representatives of federal ministries and agencies, development partners, climate finance institutions, private-sector organisations, civil society groups and climate governance experts are also expected.
The SCGPR, now in its third edition, tracks how states are developing institutions, policies and systems to respond to climate change. SPP and DCC launched the ranking in 2024 to provide a common framework for assessing climate governance across the 36 states. The framework is also designed to identify gaps and promote accountability, learning and continuous improvement among state governments.
The latest edition introduces a strengthened assessment framework with greater emphasis on the implementation of climate projects. The assessment covers five broad areas: climate governance and institutional arrangements; policies and action plans; climate project implementation; climate finance; and online visibility.
“The changes reflect growing recognition that climate policies and plans alone are insufficient without institutions, resources, projects, data and systems to implement them,” the statement said.
The first edition established the foundation for the assessment, while the second expanded comparative analysis across states, geopolitical zones and assessment periods. The report will enable state governments to assess their progress and identify gaps against a common national climate governance framework.
“For development partners, financial institutions and other stakeholders, the findings will provide evidence on areas where technical and financial support may be required,” it said.
The Oct. 8 launch is expected to provide an updated picture of climate governance across Nigeria’s states and stimulate discussions on strengthening institutions, improving project implementation and translating climate commitments into practical action.
