In this episode, the special assistant on climate change to the Kaduna State governor, with expertise in designing and implementing sub-national climate solutions joins Seyifunmi Adebote to discuss the state of climate change reception in Nigeria, and his innovative systems he has put in place so far in office to establish solid platforms, partnerships, initiatives, and policies on sustainability across Kaduna.
Yusuf addresses the issue of inclusivity (13:35) in the sustainability development space within the Kaduna state government and the measures they are taking to bridge that gap in the system. He also clears the misconception around climate financing (17:40) in Nigeria, and how the Kaduna state government has leveraged internal funding to provide infrastructure for sustainable development goals within the state.
Yusuf acknowledges the gap in the sector but reassures Nigerians that his office, in tandem with the governor of Kaduna is working around the clock to implement climate polices of global standard to provide more feasible initiatives and structures on sustainability within the state.
On this episode, you will learn about:
1. Kaduna State is one of the leading states with the strongest climate policies and feasible sustainability initiatives in place.
2. The active steps and strides the Nigerian government have been making in the area of sustainable development
3. A new definition of climate finance, as not just international funding but internally generated funding as well.
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