Navigating Nigeria's Climate Change Act 2021: A Practitioner's Blueprint for Youth, NGOs, and Green MSMEs in 2026
For 16 years, I've sat at policy roundtables across Uyo, Abuja, and Lagos listening to ambitious statements about the green economy. The shift became real when the Federal Government enacted the Clima
Navigating Nigeria's Climate Change Act 2021: A Practitioner's Blueprint for Youth, NGOs, and Green MSMEs in 2026
For 16 years, I've sat at policy roundtables across Uyo, Abuja, and Lagos listening to ambitious statements about the green economy. The shift became real when the Federal Government enacted the Climate Change Act 2021 and operationalised the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC). In 2026, this legislation isn't just a political document on paper.
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Written by Elkanah Oluyori
Executive Director, Clement Isong Foundation Β· Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Elkanah leads Clement Isong Foundation with 16+ years of experience in green economy development, climate justice, and civic technology in Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria. He is the founder of GreenAccelerators, Nigeria's first green economy opportunity portal.
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