Oyo State Government, south west Nigeria, has published a Climate Action Plan (OYCAP) 2026–2040 on its official website, making it accessible to citizens, development partners, investors, researchers, and other stakeholders worldwide.
The government said the publication aims to open the state to opportunities related to the document and help existing and prospective partners align with the state’s climate goals from 2026 to 2040.
The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Ademola Aderinto, said OYCAP provides the state with a clear, science-based roadmap for tackling climate-related challenges, including flooding, heatwaves, drought, environmental pollution, food insecurity, health implications, reduced daily productivity and other climate-related concerns.
Aderinto stated that the Plan aligns Oyo State’s climate actions with global frameworks, the Paris Agreement and Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), thereby strengthening the state’s eligibility for climate funding and partnerships.
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The commissioner explained that the Plan would serve as a guide for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in planning and implementing climate-related projects in sectors such as health, agriculture, infrastructure and the environment.
He noted that it also provides strategies for reducing climate risks through improved flood management, protection of wetlands, early warning systems, climate-smart agriculture and measures to address the health impacts of heatwaves, air pollution and poor waste management.
Aderinto said OYCAP also presents significant economic opportunities through green jobs and investments in waste-to-energy, recycling, renewable energy and tree planting, while providing a framework capable of attracting climate finance and investments from international development partners, financial institutions and the private sector.
He called on local and international investment and development partners to take advantage of the framework provided by OYCAP to explore infrastructural and climate-resilient investment opportunities in Oyo State, stressing that the state is open to partnerships that will support sustainable development.
The commissioner described OYCAP as more than a policy document, but a public tool for action, investment, funding and accountability, urging stakeholders to study the Plan and identify areas where they can contribute to its implementation.
He revealed that the document can be accessed and downloaded from the environmental portal of the Oyo state government website.
