The Lagos State Government on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, disclosed that it would present pioneering climate solutions at the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil.
The state will prominently showcase the 80 Million Clean Cookstoves (CCS) Initiative and the Four Billion Tree Planting Project, the world’s largest UNFCCC Article 6.4-approved reforestation programme.
Mrs. Titi Oshodi, Special Adviser to the Governor on Climate Change and Circular Economy, disclosed the plans in a statement issued in Lagos.
She said Lagos’ participation at the Climate Innovation Zone, hosted by Climate Action, would position the state as a leader in climate investment and innovation.
“This collaboration places Lagos among a select group of African subnational governments demonstrating actionable climate leadership and investment-ready solutions,” Oshodi said.
The 80 Million Clean Cookstoves Initiative, developed by GreenPlinth Africa and endorsed by the Office of the Vice President and National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), is a flagship project.
In partnership with Oando Clean Energy, the initiative will deploy 80 million metered, biomass-powered cookstoves to households across Nigeria, significantly reducing over 1.2 billion tonnes of carbon emissions.
The programme is also expected to create thousands of green jobs, contributing to economic growth while supporting Nigeria’s green energy transition.
“Lagos is championing Africa’s climate ambition, where innovative solutions meet practical implementation,” Oshodi said, emphasising the city’s role as a continental climate pioneer.
She added: “Our participation at COP30 demonstrates how subnational leadership can mobilise global climate finance, scale clean energy access, and deliver a just, inclusive transition for millions of citizens.”
Oshodi highlighted that the initiative reflects the visionary leadership of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, whose administration prioritises climate action, resilience, and sustainable urban development.
“Through COP30, Lagos aims to spotlight its integrated climate finance framework and showcase flagship initiatives across clean energy, transport decarbonisation, agriculture, and circular economy innovation,” she said.
Among the state’s major engagements, Lagos will host a high-level private roundtable, titled “From Lagos to the World – Financing Urban Climate Solutions for a Just and Inclusive Transition”, on Nov. 6.
The session, headlined by the state governor, will bring together development finance institutions, global investors, and international policymakers to explore innovative models for city-led climate financing.
Presentations will include LAMATA on low-carbon transport, LASPA on electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems on nature-based solutions and agroforestry.
Private sector innovators, such as Oando Clean Energy and GreenPlinth Africa, will also highlight their clean energy projects, including the global carbon finance potential of the 80 Million Clean Cookstoves Initiative.
Lagos will participate in the Africa Innovation Forum Main Stage Panel on November 7, sharing its model for climate financing and local-global collaboration with leading experts and partners.
The state’s involvement in the Climate Implementation Summit on Nov. 8 will further spotlight the 80 Million CCS Initiative, the first biomass clean cooking programme integrating on-chain Digital MRV technology.
“This inclusion demonstrates Nigeria’s pioneering role in leveraging climate technology to deliver measurable emission reductions alongside social and economic co-benefits,” Oshodi said.
A private Dealroom Session on Nov. 8, titled “Bridging Ambition and Capital: Financing Bankable African Climate Solutions”, will bring together DFIs, private investors, and carbon financiers.
The session aims to unlock capital for high-impact projects, including the 80 Million CCS Initiative and Lagos’ broader climate-smart urban portfolio.
“Through these engagements, Lagos will cement its position as a continental leader in climate innovation, advancing projects that contribute directly to global emission reduction targets,” she added.
Oshodi concluded that the state’s participation reflects a commitment to fostering inclusive growth, resilience, and sustainable development while demonstrating Africa’s potential in climate leadership.
By Aderonke Ojediran