By Faridat Salifu
The Centre for Climate Change and Development (CCCD) at Alex Ekwueme Federal University recently unveiled the Nigeria Deep Decarbonisation Pathways (DDP-Nigeria) project report.
Representing the culmination of rigorous national and international collaboration, this comprehensive document signifies a significant stride in Nigeria’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions and leading sustainable development efforts across Africa.
The DDP-Nigeria project, a national research and capacity-building initiative, has been spearheaded for the implementation of a Deep Decarbonisation Pathway in Nigeria.
Funded by the French Development Agency (AFD) under the 2050 Facility framework, with coordination by the Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations (IDDRI), and contributions from the International Research Centre on Environment and Development (CIRED) France, the project underscores the concerted efforts towards a greener future.
With collaboration from the Federal Ministry of Environment, Nigeria, through the Department of Climate Change (DCC) and the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), the DDP-Nigeria project is poised to revolutionize the nation’s environmental and economic landscape.
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Led by a core team of research experts and advisory board members, supported by national management and technical committees, the project aligns with Nigeria’s environmental and economic development aspirations.
Anchored on mobilization and capacity-building, production of context-sensitive low-emission development strategies, and structuring a community of practice, the project aims to facilitate climate change knowledge sharing and implementation.
Employing a hybridized energy-macroeconomic modeling approach, the DDP-Nigeria project provides comprehensive insights derived from key economic sectors, national commitments, and abundant natural resources.
Through detailed analyses and groundbreaking economic studies, the report offers a variety of trajectories for Nigeria to achieve its net-zero commitments by 2060, while considering both immediate and long-term implications.
Key findings highlight the energy sector’s significant contribution to national emissions and propose alternative pathways to navigate the complex energy transition terrain.
From a macroeconomic standpoint, the report outlines the financial implications and potential benefits of embracing renewable energy scenarios, driving home the importance of international financial aid in realizing Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan.
In conclusion, Prof. Chukwumerije Okereke, the Director of CCCD and the report’s coordinating lead author, emphasized the transformative potential of the document, stating, “Today, we stand on the precipice of a transformative era. This document is not merely a plan but a blueprint for sustainable development, integrating economic growth with environmental stewardship.”
