Climate Change Secretariat
Katsina State Government
Our Official
Climate Mandate
The official responsibilities and duties entrusted to the Katsina State Climate Change Secretariat through the Katsina Green Growth Agenda (KAGGA).
Primary Mandate
The Katsina State Climate Change Secretariat is mandated to address climate challenges and promote sustainable development through the implementation of the Katsina Green Growth Agenda (KAGGA), facilitating green growth initiatives, and fostering collaboration between government, private sector, and communities for climate resilience.
KAGGA Strategic Pillars
Our four strategic pillars for climate action and green growth
Climate-Smart Agriculture
Scale drought-resistant crops and agroforestry to shield 50% of farmland by 2030, enhancing food security and farmer resilience.
Ecosystem Restoration
Lead community-based reforestation and reclamation of degraded land to restore ecological balance and carbon sequestration.
Renewable Energy Leadership
Deploy solar mini-grids to electrify 500 rural communities by 2030, reducing energy poverty and carbon emissions.
Green Industrialization
Transform forest products and waste into high-value goods, powered by a ₦50 billion Green Investment Fund.
Climate Policy Development
Develop and implement evidence-based climate policies that mainstream environmental considerations across all sectors.
Community Mobilization
Mobilize communities to participate in climate action initiatives and build local capacity for environmental stewardship.
Policy Framework
The policy foundation for our climate operations
National Framework
- National Climate Change Policy
- Nigeria's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
- National Forest Policy
- Renewable Energy Master Plan
- Green Procurement Policy
International Commitments
- Paris Agreement on Climate Change
- UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- African Union Agenda 2063
- Great Green Wall Initiative