NATIONAL POLICY ON CLIMATE CHANGE (NPCC), 2013

A Policy provides the framework for Nigeria's adaptation and mitigation actions against climate change across all sectors. It targets federal ministries, state governments, private industries, and vulnerable communities. This aims to build resilience, reduce emissions, and align with international climate commitments.

What Is This Policy?

Nigeria's overarching climate change policy providing the framework for adaptation and mitigation actions across all sectors, guiding Nigeria's response to the impacts of climate change.

Who Does It Target?

All federal MDAs with climate-relevant mandates State governments and their environment agencies Private sector in high-emission industries Farmers, coastal communities, and other climate-vulnerable groups

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Mainstream climate change considerations into national development, build resilience to climate impacts, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and fulfil Nigeria's commitments under the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement.

Key Features

Mitigation Strategy: Defines sector-specific emission reduction actions in energy, agriculture, forestry, and waste management. Adaptation Framework: Establishes adaptation priorities for water resources, food security, health, and coastal zone management. Institutional Framework: Creates a national climate change governance structure with a dedicated department in the Ministry of Environment. Finance Mobilisation: Articulates Nigeria's strategy for accessing international climate finance including the Green Climate Fund.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active - Climate Change Act 2021 provides updated legislative backing Coverage: Nationwide, all climate-relevant sectors Beneficiaries: All Nigerians; global climate through emission reductions Funding: Federal Government; international climate finance; private climate investment

How to Access

MDAs must mainstream climate considerations in annual plans Private sector investments in climate-sensitive areas require EIA with climate component Climate finance applications through Federal Ministry of Environment Application method: Engage the Department of Climate Change, Federal Ministry of Environment.

Important Terms

Policy is now backed by the Climate Change Act 2021 which provides stronger legislative foundation NDC commitments are updated every five years under the Paris Agreement Climate reporting is mandatory for major emitters

Official Resources

Website: https://www.environment.gov.ng Contact: Department of Climate Change, Federal Ministry of Environment

Legal Framework

The National Policy on Climate Change (NPCC) 2013 operates under Section 20 of the 1999 Constitution (environmental objectives) and Nigeria's obligations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It has been superseded in legislative force by the Climate Change Act 2021. It aligns with the Environmental Impact Assessment Act 1992, the NESREA Act 2007, and the National Determined Contributions (NDCs) submitted under the Paris Agreement.