Katsina targets 40% renewable energy by 2030
Katsina State Government has launched a new green economy roadmap to transform the state into a hub for green investment and sustainable development.
This is coming following a high-profile Climate Action and Green Investment Summit held on Wednesday in Abuja.
In a communique jointly signed by Dr. Yusuf Gide and Alhaji Abdullahi Yar Adua, the summit agreed to deploy green energy to tackle desert encroachment, soil degradation, and water scarcity, threatening agricultural livelihoods and exacerbating poverty across communities.
The participants agreed that substantial green investment could transform these challenges into opportunities.
“Opportunities abound in solar energy, sustainable dryland agriculture, agroforestry, eco-tourism, and waste-to-energy projects, offering pathways for job creation and economic diversification,” the communique added.
The state government said it would finalise the State Climate Action Plan 2025-2030, which has concrete targets for emissions reduction and achieving 40% renewable energy adoption by 2030.
“The state government will establish a Green Investment Fund to catalyze public-private partnerships in climate action initiatives.”
The private sector also made commitments to invest in scalable solar energy projects and climate-smart irrigation, while development partners announced commitment to mobilising technical and financial support for reforestation and clean energy access in rural areas.
To achieve these, the stakeholders emphasised the importance of community involvement in climate solutions.
“Indigenous knowledge and grassroots participation are critical to designing culturally appropriate adaptation strategies, with a focus on gender-inclusive approaches.”
Other recommendations from the summit include accelerating solar mini-grid deployments, promoting drought-resistant crops and rainwater harvesting techniques, creating tax breaks for green enterprises, upgrading meteorological infrastructure, and integrating climate literacy into school curricula.
