This slogan emphasized the urgency of addressing climate change and encourage people to take action for a better future.
The idea is to motivate Nigerians and everyone globally to take small and big action to reduce the carbon footprint, support climate friendly policies and demand actions from our leaders.
They relevant stakeholders needed to implement this action plans includes
Government
The Government has the following roles like integrate climate change measures into national policies and strategies:
Develop and implement climate Resilient infrastructures
Promote sustainable land use and Management practices
Enhance climate education and awareness
Business organizations
Reduce operational emissions and supply chain emissions
Develop and display climate Resilient technology
Invest in renewable energy and sustainable practices
Promote climate conscious behavior among employees and customers
Civil society
They Advocate for climate action and policy changes
Support climate Resilient initiatives and projects
Educate and raise awarenesses about climate change impacts
Hold Government and businesses accountable for climate actions
Individuals
Reduce carbon footprint through sustainable lifestyle choices
Support climate friendly policies and initiatives
Raise awarenesses about climate change and it’s impacts
Demand actions from government and businesses
International organizations
The provide climate finance and technology support to developing countries
Facilities global climate cooperation and knowledge sharing
Support climate Resilient development and adaption efforts
Monitor and report on global climate progress
These stakeholders must work together to achieve SDG 13 targets including strengthening resilient,integrating climate change measures and promoting climate education and awareness
Strategic approach are therefore needed to achieve SDG 13 which some includes:
Renewable energy transition
The need to shift from fossil fuels to solar ,wind and hydro power to reduce emissions, Nigeria can leverage it’s vasts solar resources to generate clean energy and creat jobs
Sustainable Agriculture
The need to implement climate smart practices like Agro forestry, conservation agriculture and organic farming to boost yields and resources
This can improve food security and live hoods
Climate Resilient infrastructures
Build structures that can withstand extreme weather event like flood and droughts , think of green building,flood resilient roads and climate smart urban planning
Forest conservation and restoration
The need to protect and restore Nigeria forests which absorb carbon dioxide and support biodiversity initiatives
Water conservation and management
Implement efficient water harvesting and management system to address scarchy and ensure sustainable use , this is crucial for agriculture,
industry and domestic needs
Climate change and Human rights
Recognize climate change impacts on vulnerable population and ensure thier rights are protected ,this includes access to clean air, water and land
Climate policy and legislation
Enact and enforce laws that support climate action like carbon pricing and green energy targets
The Nigeria’s climate change Act is a step in the rights direction.
Green Economy and job creation
The need to invest in renewable energy , sustainable agriculture and eco- tourism’s to create jobs and stimulates economic growth – the green Economy can be a major drivers of employment.
In conclusion, cooperation, collaboration and resource mobilization by relevant stakeholders are needed to achieve this target objectives before 2030.
Let act now and save Tomorrow, together we shall achieve our desired objectives.
– Benjamin Ibrahim writes from Lokoja, Kogi state.
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