Nigeria Urges Increased Global Financing for Nature Conservation at COP 30

Nigeria, represented by Deji Elumoy, seeks enhanced global financing at COP 30 in Belem, Brazil, to restore and protect nature. Vice President Kashim Shettima highlights the importance of global solidarity in safeguarding forests, landscapes, and oceans.

Nigeria advocates for equitable access to funds for conservation projects, emphasizing the economic benefits of investing in nature. The country aims to mobilize $3 billion annually for climate finance and calls for increased grant-based financing and debt-nature swaps to support conservation efforts.