The Kano State Government KNSG in collaboration with the Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Change (PACE), has officially launched its Climate Change Policy, marking a bold step toward environmental sustainability and resilient development.
The policy was unveiled during a high-level event held at the Armani Event Centre in Kano.
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Representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the launch, the Secretary to the State Government, Ibrahim Farouk, described the policy as a “major milestone” in repositioning Kano as a progressive sub-national actor in climate governance.
He explained that, designed as a strategic roadmap, the policy outlines key priorities including clean energy transition, sustainable land use, green land spots, and community resilience.
“It is accompanied by a Climate Change Action Plan that translates the government’s political will into a concrete framework for implementation across all sectors”
Governor Yusuf, in his address, emphasized ongoing green energy initiatives such as the solarization of public facilities to lower energy costs, improve safety, and boost efficiency in public service delivery.
He also reiterated the administration’s commitment to planting five million trees in 2025.
“The afforestation campaign aims to curb land degradation, improve air quality, beautify urban spaces, and conserve biodiversity”
As part of the rollout, the government inaugurated the Kano State Climate Change Steering Committee, Secretariat, and Technical Working Groups tasked with implementing and monitoring climate actions across the state.
In his remarks ,the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Dahiru Hashim, described the moment as both “symbolic and historic,” emphasizing the administration’s sense of urgency.
“This launch represents a bold and clear declaration of our collective resolve to confront the climate crisis head-on,” he said.
Hashim noted that the policy provides a strategic framework for climate mitigation and adaptation across key sectors such as agriculture, health, transport, and energy.
He added that the policy reflects inclusive design, incorporating expert input, youth perspectives, community voices,
Also speaking at the event, William Robinson, Head of Governance and Stability at the British High Commission, commended Kano’s leadership on climate issues.
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He noted that the new policy demonstrates a “deep understanding of the urgent challenges posed by climate change.”
Robinson affirmed the UK’s commitment to supporting Kano in strengthening climate governance, unlocking access to climate finance, and promoting innovative projects such as the Waste to Wealth Programme.
The launch attracted key stakeholders, including senior government officials, development partners, and environmental advocates.
Signed into law on January 29, 2025, the Kano State Climate Change Policy outlines priority areas such as clean energy transition, sustainable transport, land use planning, climate finance, and building community resilience.
It is supported by a Climate Change Action Plan aimed at translating political commitments into measurable outcomes