GREAT GREEN WALL STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN

A Plan outlines Nigeria's strategy to combat desertification and restore degraded lands under the Great Green Wall initiative. It targets communities in Northern Nigeria, environmental agencies, and climate partners. The plan builds resilience against climate change impacts.

What Is This Policy?

Nigeria's strategic plan under the continental Great Green Wall initiative to combat desertification, restore degraded land, and build climate resilience across the Sahel.

Who Does It Target?

Northern Nigerian communities, environmental agencies, and climate adaptation partners.

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Strengthen regulatory and policy frameworks, improve public outcomes, and ensure compliance with national and international standards.

Key Features

Framework Standards: Establishes clear standards and guidelines Compliance and Oversight: Provides compliance and monitoring mechanisms Public Benefit: Designed to protect public interest and improve outcomes

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active/Under implementation or legislative consideration Coverage: Nationwide Lead Agency: Relevant Federal Ministry or Agency

How to Access

Implemented through relevant government agencies. Guidelines and compliance information available through the responsible ministry or agency.

Impact & Metrics

Strengthens institutional, legal, and regulatory capacity in the relevant sector.

Official Resources

Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: Relevant Federal Ministry/Agency, Abuja

Legal Framework

Developed under Nigeria's obligations as a signatory to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Operates within the African Union Great Green Wall Initiative framework and the ECOWAS Regional Action Programme to Combat Desertification. Implemented through the National Forestry Policy, the NESREA Act 2007, and the Lake Chad Basin Commission multi-national cooperation framework.