Dare Babalola
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has showcased the state as a model for subnational climate action at the recently concluded COP30 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, highlighting Osun’s integrated approach to combating climate change and promoting sustainable energy practices.
In a statement signed by Mallam Olawale Rasheed, spokesperson to the governor, on Tuesday, the governor described the deliberate and focused policies and programmes of his administration in the climate sector as ground breaking and far reaching, reaffirming the commitment of his government to pursue implementation without let or hindrance.
Adeleke was represented at the COP 30 by the Director-General and Special Envoy to the Governor on Climate Change and Renewable Energy, Professor Chinwe Obuaku-Igwe
Prof. Chinwe presented Osun’s climate vision at COP30, emphasizing the state’s innovative approaches to subnational climate action.
At the event titled “From Waste to Wheels and Watts: Subnational Innovation in Recycling, E-Mobility & Solar,” the governor’s representative emphasized that COP30 is a pivotal opportunity for subnational governments to shift from intentions to measurable outcomes, emphasising that Osun State is determined to leverage global platforms not for ceremonial participation but for securing real partnerships, investments, and technical collaborations that directly impact the people of Osun.
She highlighted three central commitments in the State’s climate strategy to include the deepening of subnational – International Partnerships, unlocking Climate Finance and Article 6 Opportunities; and the upscaling of homegrown innovation.
Showcasing Osun’s progress in renewable energy and sustainable practices, she sought partners to amplify local innovations and drive national and global replication.
She emphasised that Osun State’s climate actions are guided by a governance culture that fosters collective problem-solving and community-driven implementation.
According to the Special Envoy, “Climate leadership must translate into jobs, improved systems, stronger institutions, and resilience for the people we serve. Osun State is not here to simply attend COP30. We are here to deliver outcomes that follow us back home.”
The event also featured the screening of Osun’s documentary, which captured real stories of transformation through recycling, e-mobility, and solar innovation – presenting Osun as a model for pragmatic, scalable climate action in Nigeria.
It would be recalled that the Osun state governor has bagged several local and international awards arising from the tremendous climate policies, programmes and projects being implemented through the Office of the Special Envoy.
