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Lagos State Government Partners with Eko Atlantic City to Transform Coastal Challenges into Economic Growth Drivers

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Lagos, the state with the highest population in Nigeria, is one of the world's most vibrant coastal megacities, according to the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab. However, the state also faces significant climate-related challenges, including rising sea levels, coastal erosion, and flooding. In an effort to address these challenges, the Lagos State Government has partnered with Eko Atlantic City to transform its coastal vulnerabilities into opportunities for innovation and development. The partnership aims to position Lagos as the climate capital of Africa and to leverage the state's coastal potential for development.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Lagos International Climate Change Summit 2025 will be held from November 67 with a focus on strategies to strengthen Lagos' response to climate and coastal challenges.
  • The summit will serve as a platform for subnational governments, global development institutions, investors, scientists, and innovators to collaborate on designing real, bankable climate solutions.
  • The summit will host more than 1,200 delegates from over 30 countries, including international agency heads, global CEOs, financiers, youth innovators, and researchers.
  • The state government's goal is to position Lagos as the climate capital of Africa by investing in coastal defences, urban greening, flood mitigation, renewable energy, and circular economy models.
  • The Eko Atlantic City has constructed the Great Wall of Lagos, a massive sea defence system designed to control ocean surges and prevent further erosion of land previously lost to the Atlantic Ocean.
  • The Great Wall of Lagos was manufactured on-site to ensure sustainability and uses GPS precision when placing its concrete blocks.
  • The wall has been tested against future storms, including those projected over the next 1,000 years, and will also create a pedestrian-friendly city and plant 200,000 to 300,000 trees.

Sources:

  • Lagos State Government (no date given)
  • Joanna Fabikun, Head of Corporate Communications, Eko Atlantic City (no date given)
  • Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Lagos State Government (no date given)

Statistics:

  • Over 1,200 delegates from over 30 countries will attend the Lagos International Climate Change Summit 2025.
  • The summit will focus on strategies to strengthen Lagos' response to climate and coastal challenges.
  • The Lagos State Government is investing in coastal defences, urban greening, flood mitigation, renewable energy, and circular economy models to position Lagos as the climate capital of Africa.
  • The Great Wall of Lagos has been tested against future storms, including those projected over the next 1,000 years.
  • The Eko Atlantic City will plant 200,000 to 300,000 trees as part of its efforts to create a pedestrian-friendly city.
  • The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are international partners collaborating with the Lagos State Government on the project.

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