A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, obtained in Osogbo, explained that the new agenda would include the making of a climate change and adaptation policy for Osun State and the creation of the state climate advisory board.
It also disclosed the establishment of a climate tracking research unit at the Osun State University, the development of an annual state energy report and the hosting of a post-COP 27 conference for sub-national entities in Nigeria. The statement also said part of the agenda covers a long list of climate adaptation and resilience projects which will generate local jobs, preserve the environment and enhance the state’s capacity to benefit in the area of carbon credit and finance.