Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria will keep its
climate commitments.
He gave the assurance at a meeting with World Bank Managing
Director, Development Policy and Partnerships, Mari Pangestu and Country
Director, Shubham Chaudhuri.
The VP, also on Friday, interacted with officials of the
International Monetary Fund on the IMF Article IV bilateral consultations.
At both meetings, Osinbajo stated that Nigeria remains
committed to helping to reduce global greenhouse emissions.
On fossil fuel resources, he said the country has issues
including distribution and quality of access to energy as well as clean energy.
“The issues are access to energy and education, renewable
energy and how to be able to move quickly enough in terms of putting renewable
energy in place.”
Osinbajo highlighted funding challenges in developing
countries as they respond to climate change, preparation for adaptation and
implications of the Paris Agreement.
The agreement comprises a $100 billion per year pledge by
wealthier economies to help developing economies respond to climate challenges.
The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26)
ended on Friday.
The Global Climate and Health Alliance, a coalition of
health professionals, has urged governments to fulfil obligations to 1.5C limit
for global heating.
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