Nigeria has officially submitted its updated climate action plan, known as the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat in Bonn, Germany, in line with its commitment under the Paris Agreement.
The announcement was made today by the UN Executive Secretary for Climate Change, Simon Stiell, who described Nigeria’s submission as “a significant step forward” in its energy transition and climate resilience agenda.
The NDC is a central element of the Paris Climate Accord of 2015, requiring countries to outline and regularly enhance their climate targets to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C.
Each updated NDC represents a stronger commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, scale up renewable energy, and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Nigeria’s NDC 3.0 sets out near-term emission reduction targets while reaffirming the country’s pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060.
Stiell said the revised plan could unlock new opportunities in clean energy investment, create jobs, and position Nigeria’s youthful population at the heart of a green economy.
“Every country is now in a race to realise the benefits of clean energy. By setting clear goals, Nigeria is sending a clear signal to the world that development and climate action go hand in hand,” he said.
He also hailed Nigeria’s effort to strengthen inclusivity by involving wider groups in shaping the plan, stressing that broad societal participation makes climate action more effective.
The National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) unveiled and validated the updated NDC in August during a workshop held in Abuja, with stakeholders agreeing on the roadmap before its formal submission to the UN agency.
Nigeria’s move comes just weeks before the 30th Conference of Parties (COP30), scheduled for November in Belem, Brazil, where nations will be expected to showcase stronger climate ambition.
With this submission, Nigeria joins the list of countries that have updated their NDCs, signalling readiness to align climate action with sustainable development goals and the global push for a just energy transition.
