The Regional Collaboration Center for West and Central Africa (RCC WAC Africa) of the UNFCCC secretariat and the Federal Government of Nigeria organized a workshop on carbon pricing opportunities for Nigeria.

Workshop on Carbon Pricing Initiatives in Nigeria
05 July 2023 | Newton Park Hotel  | Abuja | Nigeria
Capacity Building | National Event

Click here for the Concept Note and Agenda of the workshop

The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) of Nigeria with support from the UN Climate Change Regional Collaboration Centre for West and Central Africa hosted a workshop on Carbon Pricing Initiatives in Abuja. The workshop discussed the social, economic, regulatory, legal, and institutional implications of different carbon pricing instruments such as carbon tax and Emission Trading Schemes under the Collaborative Instruments for Ambitious Climate Action (Ci-ACA) Initiative. 

The workshop brought together 80 stakeholders from various national partner organizations to analyze and discuss the “Assessment of Carbon Pricing Initiatives in Nigeria” study meant to guide national policymakers determine carbon pricing approaches appropriate for Nigeria. The study was commissioned by the Government of Nigeria and RCC WAC Africa. 

Moving forward, the NCCC will look at potential next steps and policy options for carbon pricing instruments suitable to Nigeria, including a corresponding national MRV system. RCC WAC Africa will continue to work with the Government of Nigeria and partners in the region to advance carbon pricing and other climate solutions