Navigating Nigeria's Climate Change Act: A Practitioner's Guide to Compliance, Carbon Credits, and Funding in 2026
Nigeria's Climate Change Act 2021 established the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) to regulate national greenhouse gas emissions. For years, civil society organisations and green entrepreneur
Navigating Nigeria's Climate Change Act: A Practitioner's Guide to Compliance, Carbon Credits, and Funding in 2026
Nigeria's Climate Change Act 2021 established the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) to regulate national greenhouse gas emissions. For years, civil society organisations and green entrepreneurs viewed the law as another federal policy document with limited local impact. That reality changed when NCCC began enforcing mandatory carbon accounting guidelines and project validation protocols for local climate initiatives.
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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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