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Building a climate-resilient energy sector in Nigeria: Challenges and recommendations

The article from BusinessDay discusses the challenges and recommendations for building a climate-resilient energy sector in Nigeria. It highlights that Nigeria's energy sector is vulnerable to climate change impacts like extreme weather events, which can disrupt power generation, transmission, and distribution. Key challenges include inadequate infrastructure, reliance on fossil fuels, and insufficient investment in renewable energy. The article suggests several recommendations to enhance resilience: diversifying energy sources by increasing the use of renewables like solar, wind, and hydro; improving energy efficiency to reduce overall demand; enhancing infrastructure to withstand climate impacts through better design and maintenance; fostering public-private partnerships to fund and implement green projects; and developing robust policy frameworks that encourage sustainable energy practices. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for capacity building, research, and innovation in clean energy technologies, as well as community engagement to ensure that local populations are involved in and benefit from these initiatives. The overarching goal is to transition towards a more sustainable, reliable, and resilient energy system that can support Nigeria's economic growth while mitigating and adapting to climate change.

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[ https://businessday.ng/news/legal-business/article/building-a-climate-resilient-energy-sector-in-nigeria-challenges-and-recommendations/ ]