Nigeria Requires $336.5bn for Climate Action 2026‑2035
Nigeria estimates it will need $336.5bn between 2026 and 2035 to fund climate mitigation and adaptation.
In Brief
- •Nigeria estimates it will need $336.5bn between 2026 and 2035 to fund climate mitigation and adaptation.
- •The funding split is $195bn for emissions mitigation and $141.5bn for adaptation.
- •The plan aims to create jobs and strengthen resilience in energy, agriculture and infrastructure sectors.
- •A new platform, Grant Swipe, will launch at the Handshake Summit on 13 Nov 2026 to connect climate projects with investors.
- •The summit will coincide with COP31 in Antalya, Turkey.
Why It Matters
Nigeria’s climate finance plan represents a substantial investment aimed at meeting its Paris Agreement commitments while fostering economic resilience. By allocating funds across mitigation and adaptation, the country seeks to protect vulnerable sectors such as agriculture and infrastructure, create employment, and position itself as a leader in climate‑resilient development in Africa.
Key Details
- Total Funding Requirement
- $336.5bn
- Mitigation Funding
- $195bn
- Adaptation Funding
- $141.5bn
- Period
- 2026‑2035
- Grant Swipe Launch
- 13 Nov 2026
- COP31 Location
- Antalya, Turkey
Context & Background
Nigeria has pledged climate commitments under the Paris Agreement but faces a significant resource gap to implement mitigation and adaptation measures.
What To Watch
13 Nov 2026 – Launch of Grant Swipe platform at Handshake Summit during COP31 in Antalya, Turkey.
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