Buhari: Climate Change is Increasing Insecurity
- Dec 7, 2016
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President Muhammadu Buhari says climate change has contributed to insecurity in the north, with special emphasis on the Lake Chad region.
Speaking at 22nd Conference of Parties (COP22) in Morocco, the president said Nigeria is taking urgent steps to combat the adverse effects of climate change in the country.
“We have reflected our determination for green growth in my country’s ambitious Intended Nationally Determined Contribution,” Buhari said.
“We have also announced our plans to reduce emissions by 20% by the year 2030, with the intention of raising this target to 45%, with the support of the international community. This is one of Africa’s most ambitious Intended Nationally Determined Contributions – covering all emissions from all parts of the economy.
“This commitment comes from the recognition of the grave social, economic and environmental threats that climate change poses to humanity. In Nigeria for example, the impact is being felt by more than 2.1 million people displaced by devastating floods that the country has continued to suffer since 2012.
“If not addressed by 2050, the human and financial cost would be colossal. For us in Nigeria, the larger dimension of the challenge goes beyond emission rights. Survival rights are also at stake.”
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