Lagos State will host the 2025 International Climate Change Summit, underscoring its commitment to sustainable growth through innovation and resilience investment. The summit, themed “Blue Economy, Green Money: Financing Africa’s Coastal Resilience and Ocean Innovation,” is scheduled for November 6‑7 and will draw global leaders, investors, climate scientists, and policymakers.
Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu highlighted Lagos’s leadership in sub‑national climate action and its development of practical mechanisms for city‑level climate finance. The state is advancing blue bonds and nature‑based coastal protection projects that aim to shape Africa’s next decade of sustainable urban development. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab added that the summit declares African cities can finance their own future.
As the 11th summit in the series, the event will serve as a strategic platform for African and global stakeholders to align priorities, deepen partnerships, and amplify Africa’s voice in international climate negotiations. Discussions will focus on unlocking investment for ocean energy, sustainable fisheries, mangrove restoration, and coastal infrastructure through green and blended‑finance instruments. The summit will spotlight blue‑economy financing as a frontier for climate adaptation, innovation, and job creation across the continent.
Ongoing and pipeline projects that support coastal resilience, environmental innovation, and sustainable livelihoods in Lagos will be showcased. Delegates will include representatives from the African Development Bank, the World Bank, and Eko Atlantic. The 2025 International Climate Change Summit is expected to shape Africa’s climate agenda and promote sustainable development, with its emphasis on blue‑economy financing and coastal resilience poised to contribute meaningfully to the global climate conversation. As the world prepares for COP30, the summit’s outcomes are likely to inform and influence global climate negotiations, highlighting the importance of collective action and investment in Africa’s coastal and ocean economies.
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