Enugu moves to mitigate climate crisis

The Enugu State Government on Thursday called for urgent steps to mitigate the climate crisis through the reduction of carbon footprints.

It presented its state’s climate policy, action plan and financial framework to enable transition to a greener economy.

The Secretary to the State Government, Chidiebere Onyia, made the call in Enugu while speaking on the state’s vision for a ‘Climate Resilient and Green Economy’ during a workshop and stakeholders’ consultation for the Draft of Enugu State Climate  Policy  Action Plan and Climate Finance  Framework.

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“The State Climate Policy will outline our vision for a climate-resilient and green economy, and our Climate Action Plan will serve as a framework guiding our actions today and in the years to come. It’ll be a shared objective based on our local context, but also looking ahead to the opportunities presented by the global transition.

“Our state has a rich history, deeply intertwined with coal production and the energy sector. For decades, our communities thrived on the economic benefits that this industry brought.

“However, as we stand at a crossroads, we must acknowledge the pressing challenges posed by climate change and the critical need to transition to a greener economy. This transition is more than an obligation; it is an opportunity—an opportunity to reinvent ourselves, to innovate, and to lead in the face of global change “