Zamfara State
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2025 Zamfara State Climate Governance Profile
State Climate Leadership Profile

State: Zamfara
Ministry: Ministry of environment and natural resources
Role: Honorable Commissioner
Name: Kasimu Sani
Bio Summary:
“I Kasimu Kaura, and I currently serve as the Honourable Commissioner for the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources in Zamfara State. I have a strong background in environmental management, natural resource conservation, and sustainable development. My expertise includes climate change mitigation and adaptation, land restoration, pollution control, and the promotion of Climate-Smart Agriculture practices to enhance environmental resilience and food security.
Over the years, I have gained extensive experience in policy formulation, project supervision, and stakeholder engagement, working closely with government agencies, development partners, and local communities. My role involves overseeing environmental protection initiatives, coordinating programs on afforestation, erosion control, and water resource management, as well as ensuring compliance with environmental regulations across the state.
I am committed to driving impactful policies that address environmental challenges such as desertification, flooding, and land degradation. I provide strategic direction to the ministry, promote teamwork, and encourage innovative solutions to environmental issues. I am passionate about creating sustainable systems that balance economic development with environmental protection, ultimately improving the quality of life for the people of Zamfara State.”
2024 Zamfara State Climate Governance 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 |
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| Zamfara | Within Ministry of Environment | Yes, limited but growing interest | None currently appointed | Not officially designated | Focused on land use, pastoralist adaptation | No formal policy yet; consultations underway | No targets yet | No formal summit | Awareness campaigns, erosion control | Not systematized yet | Limited; climate under “Disaster Risk” | None | Very limited online presence |
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