Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to advancing sustainable growth through innovation and investment in resilience as it prepares to host the 2025 International Climate Change Summit. The summit, themed “Blue Economy, Green Money: Financing Africa’s Coastal Resilience and Ocean Innovation,” will take place in Lagos from the 6th to the 7th of November.
A statement by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the event will attract global leaders, investors, climate scientists, and policymakers to discuss strategies for financing Africa’s blue economy. He noted that Lagos has continued to demonstrate leadership in climate action through initiatives such as blue bonds and nature-based coastal protection projects.
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The summit, the 11th in its series, aims to accelerate investment in Africa’s ocean and coastal economies ahead of the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30). It will serve as a platform to align priorities, deepen partnerships, and strengthen Africa’s participation in global climate discussions.
According to the statement, key topics will include financing for ocean energy, sustainable fisheries, mangrove restoration, and coastal infrastructure.
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