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Five countries seek Nigeria’s backing for climate finance reform
Five countries asked Nigeria to back climate finance reforms at a meeting in Abuja ahead of COP31, the next United Nations climate conference.
The countries are Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, Türkiye and Australia, which cooperate as the MIKTA group.
They want climate finance to be easier to access and better suited to vulnerable countries, including those in Africa and the Pacific.
Nigeria said it was ready to work with MIKTA and highlighted adaptation finance, local climate action and a fair transition as priorities.
African negotiators say the continent needs more international support because it is highly vulnerable to climate change despite contributing relatively little to global emissions.
COP31 is scheduled for Antalya from November 9 to 20, with Türkiye holding the presidency and Australia leading negotiations.
Türkiye says the conference should focus on carrying out commitments and maintain momentum towards COP32 in Ethiopia.
Representatives of Mexico, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Australia urged Nigeria to support reforms to make climate finance more accessible and responsive to vulnerable countries.
They made the appeal at a stakeholder meeting in Abuja ahead of COP31.
Nigeria’s climate-change council said the country was ready to work with MIKTA on an implementation-focused conference.
Nigeria identified adaptation finance, decentralised climate action and an inclusive and just transition as priorities.
COP31 is scheduled to take place in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to November 20.
- Who
- Representatives of Mexico, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Australia appealed to Nigeria.
- What
- They asked Nigeria to support efforts to reform climate finance. Nigeria said it was ready to work with MIKTA.
- When
- At a stakeholder meeting on Tuesday, ahead of COP31.
- Where
- Abuja, Nigeria.
- Why
- The countries want climate finance to be more accessible and responsive to the needs of countries vulnerable to climate change.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Representatives of the five MIKTA countries appealed for Nigeria’s support at a stakeholder meeting in Abuja.
COP31 is scheduled to take place at the Antalya Expo Centre in Türkiye.
- Countries making appeal
- Mexico, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Australia
- Meeting location
- Abuja, Nigeria
- Nigeria’s stated priorities
- Adaptation finance, decentralised climate action, and an inclusive and just transition
- COP31 venue
- Antalya Expo Centre, Türkiye
- COP31 dates
- November 9 to November 20
What people are saying
Nigeria’s voice would carry particular weight. Its support would demonstrate solidarity with African Least Developed Countries, while strengthening the broader case for a climate-finance system that is simpler, more responsive and more accessible,
We must scale up direct, predictable, and accessible adaptation finance that matches the scale of ecological shocks we face, ensuring that vulnerable communities are not left behind,
We believe that climate finance should therefore not be considered separately from development finance…Our message from Türkiye is that climate investments must deliver tangible results for people,
Indonesia stands ready to engage with Nigeria, MIKTA partners, the United Nations, and others in a spirit of mutual respect,