The President Muhammadu Buhari led Nigerian delegation to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP26, which was held in Glasgow, the United Kingdom from October 31 to November 13, joined other policymakers, world leaders and delegates around the world, to re-emphasise commitment to reducing emissions, among others.
The 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP26) which was held in Glasgow, the United Kingdom (UK) two weeks ago.
Nigeria is among the over 190 countries that are signatory to the Paris Agreement, with a goal of combating climate change.
At the end of this year’s conference, a climate compromise was reached and adopted by 197 nations/parties. It was tagged the “Glasgow Climate Pact.”
The Glasgow Climate Pact secured a 2023 timeline for countries to resubmit their national emissions-reduction targets to be more aligned with 1.5°C (2.7°F) of warming.
With over 30,000 delegates, this year’s summit emphasized the Paris Agreement, with increased commitments on finance, emissions and adaptation.
