Reports by the German mission in Nigeria indicates that Nigeria is among the top 5 countries with the most vulnerable climate. Vanguard reports.
The Philipines ranks highest followed by Cambodia, Vietnam, Nigeria and Haiti in second, third, fourth and fifth respectively.
Statements from the missions report reads..“
“With global waste growth predicted to increase by 70 per cent in 2050 per the World Bank and the Sub-Sahara region, one of the ‘hot spots’ that is likely to experience severe impacts of climate change”
“there is urgent need for actions across board to realise the goals of the Paris climate accord.”
Stakeholders have emphasized on the fact that poor waste management is a major contributor to climate change.
Speaking at a waste management seminar in Lagos, Mrs. Maria Yetano Roche from Wuppertal Institute, Germany said:
“The impact of climate change is no longer distant as many often think.
“It has arrived in Nigeria with substantial evidence spread across the six geographical zones, ranging from flooding, rising sea and temperature levels, and food insecurity, among others. She said.
“There is need for the adoption of domestic and industrial biogas technologies with link to agriculture and rural development data, access to finance, awareness, and skills.
“The waste sector should be included in 2019 revision of Nationally Determined Contributions, NDCs: build skills on keeping inventory of waste emissions and identify mitigation options.” she added.
The report also ranks Lagos 10th among cities with most vulnerable climates in the world.
Laying further emphasis on waste management, Deputy Consul General of Germany in Lagos, Alexandra Herr said:
“There is a connection between efficient waste management and climate protection. It’s not always something that people think about, it is a reality. This is why we are harping on this.”
Other countries making up the top 10 on the list are: Bangladesh, Senegal and Sudan in ascending order.
