From Mustapha Adamu, Kano
Kano state government, with support from Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Change, PACE, has officially launched the Kano State Climate Change Policy.
The Climate Change Policy provides a strategic roadmap for mitigation, adaptation and inclusive climate governance across all sectors of development in the state.
Speaking at the launching ceremony, held at Armani Event Centre in Kano on Tuesday, the state governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf described the event as a major milestone in his administration’s resolve to reposition the state as a progressive sub-national actor in climate governance and environmental system.
Represented by Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Ibrahim Farouk, Mr Yusuf said, since inception, his administration had recognized the urgent need to strengthen climate governance architecture and integrate action in that regard, into the heart of the state’s development agenda.
He noted that launching the policy is landmark framework that had reinforced his government’s commitment to sustainable development.
“Today, marks a major milestone in our administration’s resolve to reposition Kano as a progressive subnational actor in climate governance and the environmental system.
“We are gathered here today for the official launch of the Kano State Climate Change Policy, a landmark framework that reinforces our commitment to sustainable development.
“Upon assuming office, we recognize the urgent need to strengthen our climate governance architecture and integrate climate action into the heart of our development agenda.
“Guided by our vision for a clean and resilient Kano, we fast-track the drafting, stakeholder validation, and final assent of the Kano State Climate Change Policy, which I have the honour to sign into law on 29 January 2025.
“The policy we are launching today is complemented by a climate change action plan that translates our political commitment into a practical and coordinated implementation framework,” Yusuf said.
“It focuses on key priority areas, including clean energy transition, sustainable land use, green land spot, and community resilience.
“This document, undoubtedly, will guide government, ministries, departments, and agencies, the private sector, and development partners in delivering impactful climate solutions across the state.
“I am proud that you have already commenced the practical implementation of some of these pillars,” he added.
