The Federal Ministry of Environment has organized a two-day stakeholders’ engagement workshop aimed at raising awareness and building resilience among farmers, women, and vulnerable groups in the North Central zone on adaptive measures to climate change.
The workshop, which opened in Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State on Wednesday, was declared open by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Mahmud Kambari, who was represented by Mrs. Victoria Pwol, Director, Department of Climate Change.
Kambari highlighted the increasing global urgency to address the adverse effects of climate change, such as rising atmospheric temperatures, droughts, floods, and irregular rainfall patterns, which have continued to disrupt ecosystems and livelihoods across regions.
“Climate change impacts communities differently, and there are two primary responses mitigation and adaptation,” he said.
“Adaptation is essential to managing the current and anticipated impacts, and this workshop is a timely intervention as the country seeks more adaptive strategies.”
Also speaking at the event, Mrs. Iniobong Abiola-Awe, Director of the Department of Climate Change, stressed the need for countries like Nigeria to develop tailored adaptation measures to prevent the situation from spiraling beyond control.
Abiola Awe, who was represented by Mr. Jonah Barde, Deputy Director of Vulnerability and Adaptation, emphasized that other nations are already embracing innovation and new approaches to climate adaptation.
“The stakeholders’ interactive session is not only timely but critical in stimulating local responses.
Participants are encouraged to explore various adaptation options. We must move away from the business-as-usual approach,” she added.
The workshop is part of a broader initiative by the Federal Government to mainstream climate resilience and inclusive participation into environmental policy across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
