The Lagos State Authorities has concluded plans to collaborate with stakeholders to attain Zero-Carbon Lagos by 2055.
This was disclosed on Tuesday in Lagos in the course of the inaugural stakeholders assembly organised by the Particular Adviser on Local weather Change and Round Economic system to the Lagos State Governor, Titilayo Oshodi.
Talking in the course of the occasion, the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was represented on the occasion by the state Commissioner, Ministry of Financial Planning and Price range, Mosopefolu George, mentioned local weather change and the necessity for a round economic system was key as they’re current realities that demand fast and decisive motion.
The PUNCH in August, reported that Sanwo-Olu mentioned the challenges posed by local weather change must be tackled in partnership with donor organisations to chop throughout the waste, transportation, and power sectors.
Sanwo-Olu famous that Lagos was not immune to those challenges, “as a result of we’re a coastal metropolis and one of the fast impacts of local weather change is sea-level rise, we’re witnessing the rising impacts of local weather change, from excessive climate occasions to useful resource shortage and air pollution.”
He mentioned that the state has the chance to handle these challenges and unlock a extra sustainable and affluent future for Lagos.
The state governor added that by embracing a round economic system, the state can transfer away from the normal ‘take-make-dispose’ mannequin to a system that maximises useful resource effectivity minimises waste, and promotes environmental duty.”
“Nevertheless, this inaugural stakeholders’ session is a testomony to our recognition of the necessity for collective motion to attain the specified end result.
“By working collectively, we are able to unlock the immense potential of the round economic system, create a extra resilient and aggressive metropolis, and guarantee a brighter future for generations to come back,” he added.
