Vice President Kashim Shettima left Abuja for Belém, Brazil, to represent Nigeria at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), where global leaders are gathering.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is hosting the two-day summit on November 6 and 7 in the Amazon rainforest, a setting chosen to spotlight forest preservation, biodiversity, climate justice, and tangible progress on climate goals.
For Nigeria, the trip to Belém is a high-stakes diplomatic push to unlock fresh carbon-finance streams, strengthen ties among Global South nations, and showcase the Tinubu government’s resolve for a fair energy transition.
The conference theme, “Climate Action and Implementation”, captures Africa’s core dilemma: meeting pressing development demands while honouring global emission cuts, and securing the funding to make it possible.
On his opening day at COP30, Shettima will address the leaders’ plenary, presenting Nigeria’s roadmap for adaptation funding, rainforest protection, renewable power expansion, and a maturing carbon-market strategy.
He will then take part in the rollout of the Tropical Forest Forever Fund, a global partnership designed to safeguard vital forest regions.
Shettima will also attend a presidential roundtable on Climate and Nature hosted by President Lula, followed by an evening reception for all heads of delegation.
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