Our Programmes
Our work programmes encompass domestic and international levels, addressing national priorities and key subnational constituencies critical for Nigeria's ecological transition.
Comprehensive Climate Action
At the domestic level we address the national level as well as key subnational constituencies including states, local communities, and regions highly relevant for ecological transition. Monitoring the implementation of national policies, programs and resilience plans is a central and cross-cutting theme.
Energy Programme
Accelerating the decarbonization and efficiency of Nigeria's energy system to achieve climate neutrality and position Nigeria as a success model in Africa.
Key Focus Areas:
- Renewable energy integration and storage solutions
- Smart grid technology and energy efficiency
- Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) transition strategies
- Consumer demand unlocking and flexible energy systems
Industry Programme
Developing scenarios and proposals for the decarbonization of steel, cement and chemical sectors with special focus on energy intensive industries.
Key Focus Areas:
- Steel, cement, and chemical sector decarbonization
- Cost-effective and financially feasible technological options
- Just transition in areas affected by industrial transformation
- Integration with National Assembly, ECOWAS, and African Union policies
Finance Programme
Transforming Nigeria's public and private financial system, aligning it with the Paris Agreement to drive ecological transition.
Key Focus Areas:
- Climate risk disclosure and global taxonomy adoption
- Alignment of public spending and private portfolios with net-zero goals
- Carbon emission tax reform proposals
- Dialogue with international financial institutions
Governance Programme
Investigating and proposing reforms to Federal and State governments on mandates, rules, and responsibilities for effective climate action.
Key Focus Areas:
- Institutional mandate and competency reforms
- Multi-level governance coordination
- Effective achievement of climate objectives
- Subsidiary governance structures optimization
Resilience and Development Programme
Developing analysis and proposals for rethinking cooperation and development in the face of climate risks and decarbonization opportunities.
Key Focus Areas:
- Climate vulnerability assessment in fragile states
- Green deal development for Nigeria
- Economic priorities shift from fossil fuels to climate resilience
- Sustainable development pathway design
Cross-Cutting Themes
Several important themes run across all our programmes, ensuring integrated and comprehensive climate action.
Policy Implementation Monitoring
Continuous assessment and monitoring of national policies, programs and resilience plan implementation across all sectors.
International Cooperation
Focus on diplomacy, foreign policy cooperation and development, including Nigeria's leadership role in Africa.
Just Transition
Ensuring that the transition to a low-carbon economy is socially equitable and environmentally responsible.
Partner With Our Programmes
We work in ongoing dialogue with stakeholders from politics, institutions, business, civil society, philanthropy and the scientific community. Join us in accelerating climate action across Nigeria and Africa.