Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Belém, Brazil, where he will represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) — a major global gathering dedicated to advancing climate action and sustainability.
The high-level summit, hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from November 6 to 7, will bring together heads of state, international organizations, and global business leaders to deliberate on the theme: “Climate Action and Implementation.”
Nigeria to Champion Climate Justice and Green Development
At COP30, Vice President Shettima is expected to rally international support for climate justice, advocating for fairer financing frameworks and stronger commitments from developed nations toward countries most vulnerable to climate shocks.
Nigeria’s delegation will emphasize the nation’s priorities — renewable energy expansion, sustainable forest and land management, biodiversity protection, and technological collaboration to strengthen adaptation and resilience.
A key goal for Abuja is to attract investment in clean energy and green infrastructure while reinforcing Nigeria’s leadership role in Africa’s climate transition.
Deepening Nigeria–Brazil Cooperation
Following his engagements in Belém, the Vice President will proceed to Brasília for a bilateral meeting with his Brazilian counterpart, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin.
The visit aims to build on Alckmin’s landmark trip to Nigeria in June, during which both nations pledged closer cooperation in agriculture, trade, and renewable energy innovation.
Officials say the renewed dialogue will open new opportunities for sustainable development partnerships between Africa’s largest economy and Latin America’s green powerhouse.
Nigeria’s National Climate Message
On his first day at the conference, Shettima will address the leaders’ general plenary, where he is expected to outline Nigeria’s climate vision under the Tinubu administration.
His statement will reaffirm the government’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions, accelerating renewable energy adoption, and preserving the country’s rich natural ecosystems — from the Sahel to the Niger Delta.
Through its participation, Nigeria aims to project a unified African voice on the global stage and reinforce its commitment to sustainable growth and a resilient, low-carbon future.
