NIGERIA'S NATIONALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION (NDC), 2015
Act · Environment
Policy date: 2015-01-01
An Act outlines Nigeria's commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change under the Paris Agreement. It targets federal and state governments, key emitting sectors like oil and gas, and climate finance partners. This supports national development while fulfilling international obligations.
NIGERIA'S NATIONALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION (NDC), 2015
What Is This Policy?
Nigeria's formal commitment to the international community under the Paris Agreement, specifying the country's greenhouse gas reduction targets and adaptation priorities for the period up to 2030.
Who Does It Target?
Federal and state governments implementing climate action Key emitting sectors: oil and gas, power, agriculture, transport, waste Climate finance institutions and development partners Nigerian private sector and civil society
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Reduce Nigeria's greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate impacts, and fulfil Nigeria's international climate obligations under the Paris Agreement while supporting national development.
Key Features
Unconditional Target: Nigeria commits to an unconditional 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions relative to business as usual by 2030. Conditional Target: With international support, Nigeria commits to a 47% reduction in emissions by 2030. Adaptation Priority: Identifies adaptation actions in agriculture, water, coastal zones, and health as critical national priorities. Sectoral Actions: Specifies emission reduction actions in the energy (flaring, power), transport, and forestry sectors.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active - NDC implementation through National Climate Change Action Plan Coverage: Nationwide, all emitting sectors Beneficiaries: Nigerian population through reduced climate impacts; global climate Funding: Government budget; Green Climate Fund; bilateral climate finance
How to Access
Sector ministries must align plans with NDC commitments Climate finance proposals must demonstrate NDC alignment Private investors in low-carbon sectors eligible for NDC-aligned incentives Application method: Engage the Department of Climate Change, Federal Ministry of Environment.
Important Terms
NDC commitments are reviewed and updated every five years Conditional targets require climate finance from international partners Nigeria's NDC incorporates both mitigation and adaptation components
Official Resources
Website: https://www.environment.gov.ng Contact: Department of Climate Change, Federal Ministry of Environment
Legal Framework
Nigeria's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement is submitted pursuant to Article 4 of the Paris Agreement (UNFCCC). It derives domestic authority from the Climate Change Act 2021, which mandates periodic NDC reviews and implementation. The NDC aligns with the National Policy on Climate Change, the Environmental Impact Assessment Act 1992, and the NESREA Act 2007. The African Union Common Position on Climate Change provides the continental framework for Nigeria's NDC commitments.