NACCIMA Calls For Urgent Action On 2021 Climate Change Report
Udeagbala said the Climate Change report described as ‘Cold Red’ for humanity by the UN Secretary General and a reality check by the UN IPCC deserves close attention against the background that Climate Change is affecting practically every region of the world and will intensify in years to come.
Drawing attention to the need for a sustainable development pattern, the National President was of the view that Nigeria’s National Policy on Environment and Plan Action especially the National Policy on Climate Change and its mission and strategic objective must take note of the recommended policy action as contained in the 2021 Climate Change Report.
He recommended that whatever strategic and sectoral policy action that will be taken, SMEs which are the bedrock of the economy must be factored in, and supported especially under the Climate Support Fund. This is to encourage them to mainstream sustainable development and climate supportive action in their operation in the concerted effort by all to reduce carbon emission and in the firm belief that Climate Change is and must be a business of all.
He announced that NACCIMA, against the background of the environmental sustainability session in its Medium Term Strategic Plan (MTSP) will take a close quick look at the latest Climate Change Report and encourage Chambers and businesses across the country to be guided by the recommendations in the Report.