Edo State

Edo State

Geopolitical Zone:

South South

Motto:

"The Heartbeat of the Nation"

Capital:

Benin City

Population Estimate:

4.7 million

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Edo State.

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StateCapitalGeo-Political ZonePopulation EstimateKey Climate VulnerabilitiesClimate Policy or StrategyClimate Action PlanClimate LegislationClimate Budget LineClimate Budget %Focal Climate Agency/MinistrySpecial Climate AdvisorClimate Directorate/UnitLGA Focal PersonsNo. of Focal PersonsClimate Taskforce/CommitteeOngoing Climate ProjectsGCF/GEF/AF EngagementCommunity Adaptation ProjectsRenewable Energy ProgramsMRV FrameworkReporting StatusData Tracking PlatformOfficial WebsiteDocuments/LinksMedia HighlightsYouth/CSO EngagementTraditional Institutions InvolvedPublic ConsultationsPolicy IndicatorBudget IndicatorInstitutional Capacity IndicatorDocument Access LinkData Downloadable?Climate Desk Officer ContactCSO PartnersLast UpdatedData Verification Status
EdoBenin CitySouth-South4.5MFlooding, Erosion, DesertificationYesNoEnactedNo0.5%Ministry of Environment, EdoYesNoNo3YesOngoing state-led programsNoYesNoYesNoneYeshttps://edo.gov.nghttps://docs.gov.ngMedia features on climate progressActiveNoPlanned??????https://docs.gov.ng/downloadYesclimate@edo.gov.ngLocal CSOs, NGOs2025-05Not Verified

Edo Profile

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 Visibility
EdoYes, Climate Change Department exists.Yes, active Environment Committee.Yes, Office of the Special Adviser on Climate Change.Yes, in pilot LGAs.Yes, digitally enabled.Yes, both documents available and launched.Yes, aligned with NDCs and SDGs.Yes, including Climate Business Roundtables.Green energy pilot, waste-to-wealth initiative.Yes, tied into state data systems.Yes, with green economy funding lines.Yes, under implementation framework.Active digital presence with regular climate updates.