The Lagos State Government (LASG) has reaffirmed its commitment to serve as a model for subnational climate leadership in Africa.
The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, stated this in a press release signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Mr. Kunle Adeshina, on Wednesday in Lagos.
Wahab spoke at the Africa Climate Finance Summit held at the Mike Adenuga Centre, Ikoyi, where he highlighted the state’s efforts to create an enabling environment for private investment in green initiatives.
“The gap between climate challenges and sustainable opportunities is climate finance,” Wahab said, noting that climate financing has become a central component of Lagos State’s development strategy.
He explained that Lagos recently unveiled a strategic pathway to accelerate its climate ambitions and foster partnerships that unlock the state’s green potential.
According to Wahab, Lagos faces three major climate impact drivers: rising tides caused by sea-level rise, flooded streets after heavy rain, and hotter days resulting from increasing temperatures. These phenomena, he added, have significant socio-economic implications that underscore the urgency of climate action.
To address these challenges, Lagos, in collaboration with C40 Cities, developed a five-year Lagos Climate Action Plan, which sets a clear pathway toward a low-carbon, climate-resilient future with ambitious targets across energy, transport, waste, and water sectors.
“Complementing the Lagos Climate Action Plan is the Lagos Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan, our long-term roadmap designed to strengthen the city’s resilience over the next decade,” Wahab said.
