In line with our capacity-building mandate, PEEB recently organized an Introductory Workshop on Article 6 aimed specifically at Nigeria’s Building Sector. The goal was to equip stakeholders with a clear understanding of cooperative approaches, market mechanisms, and integrity safeguards—including Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) for green building projects.
On October 15 and 16, 2025, key stakeholders from Nigeria’s government, housing, and financial sectors joined us to explore these opportunities.
While the session was designed to provide foundational knowledge, the immense experience in the room turned it into a high-level strategic dialogue. Participants engaged fully, moving beyond basic concepts to share deep insights and real-world experiences.
During this dynamic two-day engagement, participants uncovered critical pathways for Nigeria:
- Connecting the Dots: We realized that while project opportunities and financing capabilities existed in the room, there was a disconnect. The workshop highlighted the urgent need to create better linkages between projects, finance, and regulations.
- From Theory to Practice: The high engagement level revealed a hunger for practical application. While we touched on the methodologies, future sessions will prioritize deep-dive case studies to bridge the gap between policy and practice.
- Strengthening Institutions: in-depth support is needed for the Nigerian National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) to lead the way, formulating policies and strategies that help unlock Art. 6 finance for buildings
Stakeholder engagement is what makes climate policy actionable, evidence-based, and capable of driving real investment into Nigeria’s sustainable future!
The PEEB team in Nigeria thanks the participant staekholders for the success of the wrokshop:
Government & Policy:
National Council on Climate Change, Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Federal Ministry of Environment, Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Nigeria Governors’ Forum, National Planning Commission.
Finance & Investment:
Jaiz Bank Plc, Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company (NMRC), Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), Bank of Industry Limited, InfraCredit, Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL).
Others: NDC Partnership, Green Building Council of Nigeria (GBCN).