Ondo State
Geopolitical Zone:
South West
Motto:
"The Sunshine State"
Capital
Akure
Population Estimate:
4.7 million
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2025 Ondo State Climate Governance Profile
Rank: 25 (shared: Ondo, Taraba, Ekiti) | Total Score: 160 / 365 | Performance Category: Average
Trend: ↓ (fell from Rank 22 in 2024 to Rank 25 in 2025)
Overview
Ondo needs to upscale policy completeness and MRV. The state has project activity but it lacks scale and consistent documentation for investor confidence.
Thematic Performance
- Administrative Framework & Institutional Arrangements — 55 / 140
- Climate Policy & Action Plan — 40 / 60
- Project Implementation & Monitoring — 35 / 55
- Climate Finance & Budget Allocation — 20 / 60
- Online Visibility & Climate Communication — 10 / 50
Comparative Highlights
- Implementation evidence exists but low online visibility detracts from partner mobilisation.
Key Strengths
- Some sectoral project activity — particularly in coastal and agriculture.
Key Gaps / Challenges
- Weak public documentation and online presence.
- Limited finance packaging.
Recommendations
- Build a basic online portal for climate projects and MRV.
- Strengthen budget transparency and climate-tagging.
- Prioritise 2-3 high-impact projects for preparation funding.
Infographic Placeholders
- OND-01: Project Implementation Snapshot
- OND-02: Visibility & Finance Gap Chart
2024 Ondo State Climate Governance Profile
2024 Ondo 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 | MER | Climate Consideration in 2024 Budget | Green Bond Provisions | Online Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ondo | Yes, housed under the Ministry of Environment | Yes, Environment Committee engages climate issues | Yes, a Climate Change Officer is appointed within the Ministry | Not designated | Yes, through project-based partnerships | Draft Climate Change Policy being validated | No specific targets yet | Occasional forums, not institutionalized | Mangrove restoration, school-based tree planting | Under review | Yes, with special projects under forestry and environment | Being explored | Limited but improving |
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