Climate Change Secretariat
Katsina State Government
Message from the
Special Envoy on Climate Change
Leadership dedicated to climate action, environmental stewardship, and building resilient communities through innovative green growth strategies.
Prof. Mohammed Amin Al-Amin
Special Envoy & Chief Consultant on Climate Change
A distinguished Professor of Urban Sustainability, Chartered Environmentalist, and Global Green Growth Advocate with extensive experience in climate policy, environmental management, and sustainable development initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
- Professor of Urban Sustainability
- Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv)
- Global Green Growth Advocate
- Climate Policy Development Specialist
- Environmental Management Expert
Special Envoy's Message
"It is with great honor and responsibility that I serve as the Special Envoy on Climate Change for Katsina State. Our secretariat stands as a beacon of hope for sustainable development and environmental resilience across our great state."
Through the Katsina Green Growth Agenda (KAGGA), we have witnessed remarkable transformation in our approach to climate challenges. Our reforestation initiatives have planted over 1 million trees, our renewable energy projects are electrifying rural communities, and our climate-smart agriculture programs are building farmer resilience.
We remain committed to our vision of creating a greener, more resilient Katsina State where ecological preservation harmonizes with economic growth, where communities thrive in harmony with nature, and where climate vulnerabilities are transformed into opportunities for sustainable development.
I invite all stakeholders - government agencies, private sector partners, development organizations, and community leaders - to join us in this noble mission of building climate resilience and unlocking the potential of the green economy for all.
Prof. Mohammed Amin Al-Amin
Special Envoy & Chief Consultant on Climate Change
Climate Leadership Priorities
Key focus areas under the current climate leadership
Ecosystem Restoration
Leading community-based reforestation and land restoration initiatives to rebuild our natural carbon sinks.
Climate-Smart Agriculture
Scaling drought-resistant crops and agroforestry to enhance food security and farmer resilience.
Renewable Energy Expansion
Deploying solar mini-grids and renewable energy solutions to rural communities across the state.
Green Job Creation
Creating 100,000 green jobs by 2035 in forestry, eco-tourism, recycling, and clean energy sectors.
Policy Innovation
Developing evidence-based climate policies and green procurement frameworks for sustainable governance.
Community Engagement
Building partnerships with communities, private sector, and development partners for collective climate action.