Nigeria’s commitments and priorities in its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are structured in the context of actualising its socioeconomic aims as elaborated in the Economic Recovery & Growth Plan (ERGP). Among key aims being realising food security, enhancing competitive enterprise and value addition to create income and job opportunities for the youth and expand economic growth. The message in this mix of priorities is clear – Nigeria’s efforts to combat climate change must align with accelerating socioeconomic growth to build resilience of populations.
The development of the GAN involved a broad UNEP-facilitated consultative process, including an international consultation meeting and four regional consultations.