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This report by the Africa Policy Research Institute evaluates climate change adaptation policies and locally led adaptation (LLA) in Nigeria. It argues that while the Nigerian government has established several national frameworks, these typically employ a 'top-down' approach that excludes frontline communities. Through three case studies in Ogun, Lagos, and Anambra states, the report demonstrates that community-driven initiatives—such as biogas production, aquaculture modifications, and traditional erosion control—are already occurring and align with national goals, but suffer from limited financing and a lack of integration into mainstream national discourse.

This report by the Africa Policy Research Institute (APRI) examines the alignment between Senegal's national climate change adaptation policies, specifically its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and locally led adaptation (LLA) strategies. While the report finds that community-driven actions are often aligned with national priorities, it identifies significant barriers in financing, decentralized governance, and the integration of local knowledge into national policy development.