Building capacity for inclusive climate governance

Nigeria is one of the first African countries to develop a national action plan to address the disproportionate impacts of climate change on women and vulnerable groups. Baastel contributed to this transformative initiative by providing targeted training to promote gender-responsive climate action and empower women and youth in climate leadership.

Scope of work

Baastel’s mandate included developing training materials and conducting three hybrid workshops using adaptive, interactive methods and targeting key stakeholder groups:

• Civil Society Organizations (CSOs): Strengthened capacity to advocate for gender-responsive climate policies, engage in climate negotiations, and take leadership roles in climate action.
• Sub-national governments: Strengthened the knowledge and capacity of climate institutions to implement inclusive, gender-responsive policies.
• Media professionals: Equipped participants with storytelling and communication skills to advocate for gender-responsive and socially inclusive climate action.

Results

Baastel’s efforts significantly increased the capacity of participants to advance gender-responsive climate initiatives:

• At least 75% of participants at each training were women
• 86% of CSO participants gained skills to identify gender entry points in climate planning
• 78% of government officials reported increased confidence in advocating for gender equality in climate strategies
• Media professionals developed effective, gender-inclusive storytelling techniques that increased public engagement in climate action.

About the National Action Plan on Gender and Climate Change

Launched in 2021 by the Federal Ministry of Environment with support from the Women Environmental Program (WEP), the NAPGCC guides action to mitigate the impacts of climate change on vulnerable groups, particularly women. It is aligned with the UNFCCC Gender Action Plan to promote capacity building, leadership and gender-responsive implementation of climate change strategies.

Related Service(s)

• Technical Assistance

Related Impact Area(s)

• Social
• Environmental