FG begins work on transparency report, national communication on climate progress

The federal government has commenced work on the second biennial transparency report (BTR2) and fourth national communication (NC4).

Nkiruka Maduekwe, the director-general (DG) of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), spoke during a technical workshop held in Abuja on Tuesday.

Maduekwe described both reports as critical tools for monitoring Nigeria’s climate progress and enhancing data-driven action.

The DG, represented by Chukwuemeka Okebugwu, an assistant director at the council, said the meeting was part of the government’s efforts to enhance transparency in the execution of the Paris Agreement.

She added that this would enable the free flow of information and build capacity for high-quality climate reporting.

“Today, we have convened again to commence the preparation of the next circle of reporting in the BTR2 and NC4 as a combined implementation as required under the enhanced transparency framework of the Paris Agreement,” she said.

Maduekwe noted that Nigeria has already submitted three national communications, two biennial update reports, and, most recently, its first biennial transparency report in December 2024.

The workshop, organised by the NCCC, was supported by the federal government and development agencies such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).