The Governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu spoke virtually at #COP27 , the UN Climate Change Conference, talking about Lagos' action plan, required funding and the role of Private-Public partnerships in combating this massive threat to livelihood, lives and the most vulnerable in Lagos.
In his statement, he said, " We are at the forefront of climatic conditions, being a coastal city with rising sea levels, low topography and other threats. We have taken an evidence-
based approach with a plan to make our state less vulnerable to climate change & fast track attainment of our zero- carbon goal."
As we are aware, pledges have been made to developing countries by developed countries to help mitigate the effects of climate change, but nothing has changed and the cost of inaction is evident in the loss of livelihood and impact on infrastructure.
In building Lagos as a model African city that has the capacity for climate resilience, the Lagos State Government is
looking at attracting a minimum of five committed partners coming out of #COP27
He said, "We have the political will and we definitely want to act."
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