Stakeholders Push for Climate Partnerships at Abuja Summit

At the Sustainability Summit 2026 held in Abuja, stakeholders across Africa advocated for stronger partnerships among developing countries to enhance local ownership of climate initiatives. The event, themed "Resilient Growth: Climate Partnership," gathered environmental experts, policymakers, and leaders from the private sector.

Alhaji Muhammadu Nasiru Wada, Chairman of Green Legacy, and Muhammad Najib Abdullahi highlighted the unprecedented environmental challenges, including rising temperatures, desertification, and food insecurity. Abdullahi stressed that no country can successfully tackle climate change alone, urging nations in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East to deepen South-South cooperation.

Dr. Efegbedek Okobia from the Nigerian Environment Society emphasized the importance of partnerships in achieving environmental sustainability.

The summit also revealed that 13 African countries have signed onto a proposed charter to establish an African Environment Society, aimed at sharing expertise and best practices. Sam Ngoga from Rwanda announced plans for a 2024 platform to facilitate discussions on climate change and sustainable development challenges.