Kaduna CSOs Call for Government Collaboration on Climate Action

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Kaduna state have urged for enhanced collaboration with the government to address pressing environmental challenges as they prepare for the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31). This call was made during the Kaduna State Climate Parley titled “Harmonising Interventions and Financing for COP31.” Musa Suleiman, co-chair of the Civil Society group on Climate Governance under the Kaduna State Climate Accountability Mechanism, emphasized the need for a unified approach to develop a policy document that reflects local realities and feasible solutions.

Zinta Istifanus, Programme Officer at Bridge That Gap, highlighted critical issues such as deforestation, poor waste management, flooding, and erosion affecting the state. He noted the alarming rate of deforestation and its impact on public health and agriculture.

Yazid Mikail Salahudeen, CEO of Nest Africa AI Innovation Lab, stated that a consolidated agenda would enable stakeholders to engage effectively at COP31, aligning their projects with existing climate commitments.