Stakeholders across Nigeria have called for urgent action in the form of policy coherence, inclusive engagement to address the impacts of climate change on land use and food systems in Nigeria..
The Stakeholders made the submission in a communique issued at the end of a high level meeting on climate change, sustainable land use and agriculture organized by the African Centre for Climate Action and Rural Development Initiative in partnership with the African Center for Climate Change.
The meeting which held in Abuja yestarday, had in attendance representatives of the Secretary General of the Federation, Ministry of Agriculture, Environment, Budget and National Planning, RED++ program, Civil Society Organisations and the Private sector.
Highlighting the focus of the workshop, the Founder of ACCARD Amb Freeman Eloho said they focused on improving land management practices without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
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According to him tWe have had numerous dialogues, but what is lacking is coherence and inclusivity. We must bring together government, private sector, and civil society to act as one. Climate change is no longer just an environmental issue — it’s fuelling conflicts, food insecurity, and the excessive use of agrochemicals.”
He stressed that there was the need for inclusive and coordinated solutions, pointing out that while land use and climate change issues have been widely discussed in various forums, they are often addressed in isolation.
The workshop highlighted the growing challenges of climate change, population pressure, and declining natural resources.and also raised concern over poor land-use practices, which they said have contributed to food insecurity and declining soil health. The rising use of agrochemicals, driven by unsustainable farming practices and climate shifts, was also discussed.
Story was adapted from The Guardian.
