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This report by the Africa Policy Research Institute examines the intersection of climate change, food security, and agricultural policy in Nigeria. It analyzes the alignment between national strategies—such as the National Agricultural Transformation Implementation Plan (NATIP) and the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)—and highlights the critical role of community-led initiatives in building resilience against extreme weather and environmental degradation.

This policy brief argues for the integration of locally-led adaptation (LLA) into Nigeria's national climate strategy. While Nigeria has comprehensive national frameworks, they are largely top-down and fail to incorporate the traditional knowledge and agency of local communities. Case studies in Ogun, Lagos, and Anambra states show that local actors are already implementing effective nature-based solutions—such as biogas production, hybrid fish breeding, and contour ploughing—despite severe lacks in funding, technical support, and government inclusion.

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 research paper by the Africa Policy Research Institute (APRI) evaluates Nigeria's climate change adaptation policy landscape and the role of locally-led adaptation. It analyzes the alignment between national frameworks, such as the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and National Adaptation Plan (NAP), and the iterative, indigenous practices used by local communities to build resilience. The paper identifies significant gaps in financing, capacity, and stakeholder inclusion while highlighting the potential for scaling community-led Nature-based Solutions (NbS).

This document provides three case studies on climate adaptation in Nigeria. In Ogun state, communities use agricultural waste for biogas to reduce reliance on fuelwood and protect forests. In Lagos state, fish farmers employ deeper boreholes and specialized pond enclosures to maintain aquaculture productivity. In Anambra state, residents use erosion-resistant trees and sandbags to mitigate gully erosion. All three regions report challenges regarding limited financial services and insufficient government support.