The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to host the 2025 International Climate Change Summit, which will focus on the blue economy and coastal resilience.
Scheduled to hold from November 6 to 7 at the Lagos Continental Hotel, the summit will bring together global leaders, investors, climate scientists, and policymakers to discuss strategies for sustainable financing and innovation across Africa’s coastal regions.
According to a statement signed by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the summit, themed “Blue Economy, Green Money: Financing Africa’s Coastal Resilience and Ocean Innovation,” will serve as a strategic platform to accelerate investment and policy action ahead of the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference.
The statement reaffirmed Lagos State’s commitment to driving sustainable growth through innovation and investment in climate resilience. “As Africa’s fastest-growing coastal city, Lagos stands at the frontline of both climate risk and innovation. Our goal is to unlock sustainable financing that protects our people, builds resilience, and drives economic growth through the blue economy,” it said.
It added that Lagos has continued to demonstrate leadership in subnational climate action through initiatives such as blue bonds and nature-based coastal protection projects. The 11th edition of the summit will provide an opportunity to showcase ongoing and planned projects that promote environmental innovation and sustainable livelihoods.
“The Lagos International Climate Change Summit 2025 is more than a conference; it is a declaration that African cities can finance their own future,” the statement emphasized.
Expected delegates include representatives from the African Development Bank, the World Bank, and Eko Atlantic, with discussions centered on unlocking investment in ocean energy, sustainable fisheries, mangrove restoration, and coastal infrastructure through green and blended finance.
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