The Department of Climate Change and the Society for Planet and Prosperity will unveil the third climate governance ranking on October 8 in Abuja. This ranking, known as the Subnational Climate Governance Performance Rating and Ranking, tracks how states are developing institutions, policies, and systems to respond to climate change. Representatives of Nigeria's 36 states, including Commissioners for Environment and Directors of Climate Change, are expected to attend. The event will also feature representatives from federal ministries, development partners, and climate finance institutions.
The climate governance ranking, now in its third edition, was launched in 2024 to provide a common framework for assessing climate governance across Nigeria's 36 states. The framework assesses states in five broad areas: climate governance and institutional arrangements, policies and action plans, climate project implementation, climate finance, and online visibility. This assessment aims to identify gaps and promote accountability, learning, and continuous improvement among state governments.
The latest edition of the ranking will introduce a strengthened assessment framework with increased emphasis on the implementation of climate projects. This change reflects the growing recognition that climate policies and plans alone are insufficient without institutions, resources, projects, data, and systems to implement them. The ranking will enable state governments to assess their progress and identify gaps against a common national climate governance framework.
The first edition of the ranking established the foundation for the assessment, while the second expanded comparative analysis across states, geopolitical zones, and assessment periods. The report will provide evidence on areas where technical and financial support may be required for development partners, financial institutions, and other stakeholders. This information will help stakeholders make informed decisions about where to provide support.
The October 8 launch of the ranking is expected to provide an updated picture of climate governance across Nigeria's states. The unveiling will also stimulate discussions on strengthening institutions, improving project implementation, and translating climate commitments into practical action. The event will bring together key stakeholders to discuss the findings and implications of the ranking.
The Society for Planet and Prosperity and the Department of Climate Change have been working together to promote climate governance in Nigeria. The Policy Analyst at SPP, Mr. Timothy Ogenyi, signed the statement announcing the launch of the ranking. The statement was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Lagos.
The third climate governance ranking is expected to have a significant impact on climate governance in Nigeria. The ranking will provide a basis for states to improve their climate governance performance and demonstrate their commitment to addressing climate change. The event will also provide an opportunity for stakeholders to engage with the findings and discuss ways to support states in improving their climate governance performance.
Key points
- The third climate governance ranking will be launched on October 8 in Abuja.
- The ranking assesses states in five broad areas: climate governance and institutional arrangements, policies and action plans, climate project implementation, climate finance, and online visibility.
- The latest edition of the ranking will introduce a strengthened assessment framework with increased emphasis on the implementation of climate projects.
