As the impacts of climate change become increasingly evident worldwide, it is crucial for countries to take swift and decisive action to mitigate their effects. Nigeria, in particular, is at a critical juncture in its fight against climate change. Despite making significant commitments to reducing its carbon footprint, Nigeria faces the mammoth challenge of translating these commitments into concrete actions on the ground.

Plastic pollution has quadrupled in the last three decades, reaching 460 million tonnes in global production. Millions of tonnes of plastic waste leak into aquatic environments and oceans each year, leading to long-lasting consequences.