Climate Governance Reform
Investigating and proposing reforms to Federal and State governments on mandates, rules, and responsibilities to ensure effective achievement of climate objectives at all levels.
Programme Approach
The Governance Programme investigates and proposes reforms to Federal and State governments on mandates, rules, and responsibilities to ensure the effective achievement of climate objectives at all levels.
We focus on strengthening institutional capacity, improving coordination mechanisms, and developing frameworks that enable effective climate governance across Nigeria.
Investigate and propose reforms to government institutions for effective climate action
Ensure coordination between Federal, State, and Local government levels
Develop frameworks for climate objective achievement
Strengthen institutional capacity for climate governance
Optimize subsidiary governance structures for climate action
Key Focus Areas
Our comprehensive approach addresses institutional, regulatory, and coordination aspects of climate governance.
Institutional Mandates
Investigating and proposing reforms to Federal and State government institutions' mandates, rules, and responsibilities.
Key Initiatives:
- Institutional capacity assessment
- Mandate clarity and alignment
- Organizational restructuring proposals
- Performance measurement frameworks
Multi-level Governance
Ensuring effective coordination between Federal, State, and Local government levels for climate action.
Key Initiatives:
- Intergovernmental coordination mechanisms
- Subsidiary governance optimization
- Local government capacity building
- Vertical integration strategies
Climate Objective Achievement
Developing frameworks and mechanisms to ensure effective achievement of climate objectives at all levels.
Key Initiatives:
- Climate target operationalization
- Implementation monitoring systems
- Accountability mechanisms
- Performance evaluation frameworks
Regulatory Frameworks
Proposing regulatory reforms to enable effective climate governance and policy implementation.
Key Initiatives:
- Climate law development
- Regulatory impact assessments
- Enforcement mechanism design
- Legal framework harmonization
Multi-Level Coordination
Effective climate governance requires seamless coordination between Federal, State, and Local government levels. Our programme develops mechanisms to ensure alignment and effectiveness across all levels.
Federal Level
National policy frameworks, international commitments, and cross-state coordination mechanisms.
State Level
State-specific implementation strategies, regional coordination, and local adaptation measures.
Local Level
Community-based implementation, local capacity building, and grassroots engagement strategies.
Research & Analysis
Our governance programme is supported by comprehensive institutional analysis and policy research.
Institutional Analysis
Comprehensive assessment of existing institutional capacities and governance structures.
Policy Frameworks
Development of governance frameworks and policy recommendations for climate action.
Best Practices
International best practices in climate governance and institutional reform.
Strengthen Climate Governance in Nigeria
Join us in reforming Nigeria's governance structures for effective climate action. Whether you're from government, civil society, or academia, there are opportunities to contribute.