The Head of the Avian Species Team, Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), Mr Borja Heredia has reiterated the commitment of the United Nations in resolving environmental problems in Nigeria.
To this end, he noted that the UN is working under the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to find a lasting solution to sustainable land management and further support countries implementing sustainable land use at the national level.
He stated this in Abuja yesterday when he led a 5-man delegation on a courtesy visit to the ministry of Environment on the sidelines of a 3-day workshop on “Sustainable Land Use in West Africa: National and International Policy Responses That Deliver for Migratory Birds and People”, organised by the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) in collaboration with CMS and Ministry of Environment.
Heredia noted that the essence of organizing the workshop in Nigeria is due to the importance of land management towards the protection of biodiversity and migratory birds.
On the economic benefit of the workshop to Nigerians, he said, “For the economic growth of people, it has to be in a healthy environment because we cannot live in a dirty environment filled with air, water pollution and lack of sanitation.
He noted that the issue of economic growth cannot be discussed by overlooking healthy environment adding that dirty environment could lead to more hunger and unhealthy situations.
On financial commitment, he added, “UNEP has a number of programmes and proper environment facility that is helping Nigeria to develop the national biodiversity strategic action plan because Nigeria is a country with huge biodiversity and a lot of species to protect.
On her part, the Minister of Environment, Mrs Amina Mohammed lamented that the drying up of Lake Chad is exacerbating poverty, livelihoods and conflicts stressing that renewing Lake Chad is a huge investment for humanity, the region and the world generally.
On the feasibility of Paris agreement, she said, “The Paris agreement is what we do on a daily basis and not an addition to what we are doing, it’s about doing things better and taking into account those issues that must happen to reduce emissions.
Mohammed recalled that Nigeria has mapped out plans for achieving its Nationally Intended Contributions (NDCs) but would perform better if the international community fulfills its obligation and commitment.
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