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Cross River State

Geopolitical Zone:

South South

Motto:

The People's Paradise

Capital:

Calabar

Population Estimate:

3.9 million

2024 Subnational Climate Governance Ranking Study Data

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Cross River Profiles.csv

StateClimate Governance StructureLegislative OversightClimate Change Advisory RolesLocal Government Focal PersonsCSO/NGO EngagementClimate Action Plans or PoliciesEmission Reduction TargetsPeriodic Climate ConferencesRecent Climate ProjectsMonitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (MER)Climate Consideration in 2024 BudgetGreen Bond ProvisionsOnline VisibilityMonitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (MER)
Cross RiverYes, the State has an active Climate Change Department under the Ministry of Environment.Yes, the State House Committee on Environment has climate oversight.Yes, Office of the Special Adviser on Climate Change exists.Yes, present in multiple LGAs.Yes, and partially digitized.Comprehensive Climate Change Policy and Action Plan available.Yes, aligned with REDD+ and NDCs.Yes, including Climate Change Week and stakeholder roundtables.Forest protection, mangrove restoration, and REDD+ implementation.Yes, clearly stated allocations.Yes, under discussion.Functional site with dedicated climate content and REDD+ documentation.Yes, institutionalized under REDD+ framework.