NORTH WEST
CLIMATE SUMMIT
2026

Positioning the North West as a strategic hub for climate-resilient investment, green growth and inclusive development

DATE

September 2026

VENUE

Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja

Summit Begins In

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September 2026

150+

Expected Delegates

15+

Development Partners

$1B+

Target Climate Finance

Senior Special Assistant to the President

Community Engagement (North West)

Official Welcome

Official Welcome

Message from the
Senior Special Assistant

“The North West region of Nigeria stands at a critical juncture. For decades, our communities have borne the brunt of severe climate impacts — from encroaching desertification and dwindling water resources to changing rainfall patterns that threaten our agricultural foundation.

The North West Climate Summit 2026 is not merely a forum for discussion; it is a decisive platform for action. We are committed to turning our climate challenges into catalysts for sustainable economic growth — mobilizing climate finance, catalysing partnerships, and developing investment pipelines capable of delivering measurable development outcomes.”

About the Summit

From Climate Vulnerability to Opportunity

The summit aligns Nigeria’s national climate policies with regional implementation strategies, catalysing finance and accelerating climate-resilient development across all seven North West states.

Summit Objectives

Expected Impact

Flagship Initiative

North West Climate
Fund
(NWCF)

A flagship blended climate finance vehicle designed to mobilize capital for climate-resilient development projects across the region — bringing together multiple funding sources for maximum impact.

Public Sector Financing

Development Partner Grants

Finance Institutions

Private Investment

Priority Investment Areas

Climate Adaptation & Resilient Infrastructure

Renewable Energy Access

Climate-Smart Agriculture

Ecosystem Restoration

Youth-Led Green Enterprises

Investment Opportunities

North West Climate Investment Pipeline

A curated portfolio of bankable climate projects ready for investment, scaling, and implementation across the region, to be presented at the Climate Investment Forum.

Renewable energy deployment

Climate-smart agriculture

Water infrastructure

Land restoration

Climate-resilient infrastructure

Youth-led green enterprises

Climate Analytics

North West Climate Data Dashboard

An interactive visualization hub tracking environmental changes, resource availability, and climate risks to inform evidence-based policymaking.

Temperature & Heat Trends

Desertification & Land Degradation

Water Stress & Hydrology

Flood Risk & Extreme Weather

Agricultural Productivity

Renewable Energy Potential

Capacity Building

North West Climate Academy

Building the Next Generation of Climate Leaders

A capacity-building initiative supporting youth innovators, entrepreneurs, civil servants, and community leaders working to drive the green economy.

Climate Technology Innovation

Renewable Energy Entrepreneurship

Climate-Smart Agriculture

Sustainable Infrastructure

Climate Finance & Investment Readiness

Renewable Energy Potential

Distinguished Guests

Featured Speakers

Speaker confirmations announced soon

Guest of Honour

President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Policy Leadership

Federal Minister of Environment

Policy Leadership

Federal Minister of Agriculture

Policy Leadership

Federal Minister of Finance

Regional Leadership

Governors of the North West States

Global Partners

Development Finance Institutions

Knowledge Partners

International Climate Experts

Future Leaders

Youth Climate Innovators

Summit Agenda

Programme Highlights

A robust agenda designed to move from dialogue to binding commitments and actionable frameworks.

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Opening Ceremony

02

Presidential Address

03

Policy Dialogue

04

Climate Investment Forum

05

Renewable Energy Roundtable

06

Partnership Announcements

07

Closing Communiqué

Showcase

Innovation & Exhibition

The summit will feature a climate innovation showcase highlighting breakthrough technologies, solutions, and enterprises transforming the North West’s response to climate change.

Climate Tech Startups

Renewable Energy Solutions

Smart Agriculture Innovations

Youth Green Enterprises

Our Partners

Summit Partners

We welcome strategic alliances across public, private, and development sectors to amplify the summit’s impact.

Strategic Partners

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Knowledge Partners

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Latest News

News & Updates

Announcement

March 2026

North West Climate Summit 2026 officially announced

Announcement

March 2026

North West Climate Summit 2026 officially announced

Announcement

March 2026

North West Climate Summit 2026 officially announced

September 2026 · Abuja, Nigeria

Join Global Leaders at the North West Climate Summit 2026

Be part of a defining moment for climate action in Nigeria’s North West — where policy meets investment, and ambition becomes action.

Get in Touch

Contact the
Secretariat

For enquiries about registration, partnerships, media accreditation, or the Climate Investment Pipeline, contact the summit secretariat.

Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President

Community Engagement (North West)

Website

www.nwce.presidency.gov.ng

Address

Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory