Benue State
Geopolitical Zone:
North Central
Motto:
Food Basket of the Nation
Capital:
Makurdi
Population Estimate:
5.7 million
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Benue Profile
| State | Climate Governance Structure | Legislative Oversight | Climate Change Advisory Roles | Local Government Focal Persons | CSO/NGO Engagement | Climate Action Plans or Policies | Emission Reduction Targets | Periodic Climate Conferences | Recent Climate Projects | Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (MER) | Climate Consideration in 2024 Budget | Green Bond Provisions | Online Visibility |
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| Benue State | Yes, a unit exists under the Ministry of Environment. | Yes, Committee on Climate and Environment exists. | Yes, Office of the Special Adviser on Climate Change is active. | Yes | Yes, but no online listing. | Draft policy and working document under review. | Not yet defined. | Yes, annual stakeholders’ workshop | Climate-smart agriculture and riverbank erosion control. | Not yet operational. | Yes, included in agriculture and water resources. | No | Has a basic government site, climate content pending. |
