Nigeria, Oct. 15 -- The Federal Government has launched the second edition of the Subnational Climate Governance Performance Ranking (SCGPR 2.0) in Abuja, aimed at assessing how Nigeria's 36 states are addressing climate change challenges through effective policies, actions, and governance structures.

The initiative was unveiled by the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, who reaffirmed the Federal Ministry of Environment's commitment to promoting climate accountability, transparency, and action at the subnational level.

Speaking during the launch, the Minister explained that the SCGPR 2.0 serves as a tool to evaluate and encourage states to implement sustainable climate policies and integrate environmental considerations into...