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The Honorable Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, CRS, Dr. Helen Isamoh- Egodo participated in the 2-day Pre- COP28 event held at the Prestigious International Conference Centre, Calabar.
The Cross River State Government (CRSG) and Stratus Consult Limited (STRATUS) activities related to climate change and renewable energy is a joint effort in partnership with the Federal ministry of Environment (FMENV) and the National council for climate change. These are part of efforts to drive the implementation of the United Nation framework convention on climate change (UNFCCC) Nationally determined contributions (NDCs) “Priority Actions Plan” in Nigeria.
The event which is a Pre- COP28 MDAs Stakeholders engagement is in Fulfillment of the NDC Priority actions to accelerate Climate Action implementation for Nigeria, heading into COP28.
The government of Cross River states under the leadership of his excellency, Senator prince Bassey Otu, is dedicated to accelerating climate action at the sub National level in the Niger Delta region and is leading by example, takes actions by hosting this Conference/ workshop for a unity fronts among the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDS) in Cross River state in pursuit of Nigeria’s NDC objectives, Some of the key priorities are industrial decarbonization and biodiversity.
Overcoming the challenges associated with decarbonization and biodiversity to achieving Carbon neutrality and climate resilience necessitates a cooperate approach. This approach involves transitioning to look into energy sources,renewable energy in emerging sectors, enhancing, efficiency, and ultimately striving for net zero emissions by 2060.
Dr. Egodo applauds the Government and the People first Governor for taking proactive steps towards Sustainable development and protecting our unique biodiversity as she will commit efforts into the vision of creating a greener, cleaner, sustainable and resilient Cross River State.
Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, CRS.
