Osun State has formally launched its 10-year Climate Action Plan — the first comprehensive sub-national climate framework in Southwest Nigeria — setting binding targets for emissions reduction and climate resilience.
Osun State has formally launched its Climate Action Plan (CAP), becoming the first state in Southwest Nigeria and among the first in the entire country to develop a comprehensive, legally-grounded 10-year climate framework that aligns sub-national governance with Nigeria's international commitments under the Paris Agreement.
The plan, developed through a 14-month consultative process involving over 10,000 stakeholders across all 30 LGAs, sets binding targets across six sectors: energy, transport, land use and agriculture, waste management, water resources, and public health adaptation.
Key targets include: 40% of state-owned buildings powered by solar by 2030, 30% reduction in open waste dumping through expanded recycling infrastructure, 100,000 trees planted by 2027, and a Green Jobs Registry tracking 10,000 formally registered green economy positions.
The plan was developed with technical support from UNDP Nigeria, GIZ (German International Cooperation), and the Climate Investment Funds, and has been described by the Federal Ministry of Environment as a template for other states to follow.