Participants and organisers at the NDC Scorecard for Sustainable Building Projects workshop
On 28th November 2024, our YAL Associate, Yusuf Armayau, had the privilege of representing the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) at the “NDC Scorecard for Sustainable Building Projects” Workshop 2.
The Green Building Council Nigeria (GBCN) organised the event, focused on driving decarbonisation and resilience within Nigeria’s built environment. This workshop built upon the outcomes of Workshop 1, creating a continuous platform for stakeholder engagement and policy development.
Conversations at the NDC Scorecard for Sustainable Building Projects workshop
ABOUT THE NDC SCORECARD FOR SUSTAINABLE BUILDING PROJECTS
This initiative aligns Nigeria’s building policies with its climate commitments under the Paris Agreement and global best practices. The Scorecard is a multi-phase exercise, providing a structured framework to evaluate and improve policies aimed at decarbonisation and resilience.
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
The workshop aimed to review and validate policy measures across six thematic areas, identify policy gaps, prioritise measures based on stakeholder preferences, and strengthen Nigeria’s climate policy framework through collaborative discussions and expert insights.
THEMATIC AREAS
The workshop 2 thematic areas are given below:
- Net Zero Carbon
- Water Efficiency and Resilience
- Circular Economy and Waste Reduction
- Biodiversity and Nature-Based Solutions
- Climate Resilience and Adaptation
- Crosscutting Policies
Breakout Session: Water Efficiency and Resilience
1. Water Efficiency and Conservation: Strategies to reduce water consumption and promote efficient usage.
2. Water Management and Resilience: Ensuring sustainable and resilient water supply systems, particularly in the face of climate change.
Yusuf Armayau, our YAL Associates with other participants at the NDC Scorecard for Sustainable Building Projects workshop
KEY OUTCOMES OF WORKSHOP 2
The workshop was built on insights from Workshop 1, survey responses, and subnational interviews. These informed the prioritization of policy measures, which reflect: Stakeholder priorities, existing policy gaps, and Opportunities to align with Nigeria’s climate goals.
The Scorecard offers a comprehensive overview of:
1. Existing building-related policies and gaps.
2. Policy prioritization and stakeholder preferences.
3. Challenges in policy effectiveness and implementation.
4. Opportunities for improvement across Nigeria’s states and the Federal Capital Territory.
CONCLUSION
The NDC Scorecard Workshop 2 was a critical step towards advancing
sustainable building practices in Nigeria. It provided a platform for stakeholders to collaborate on identifying and addressing gaps in Nigeria’s climate policy framework. The insights gathered will contribute significantly to achieving Nigeria’s climate goals under the Paris Agreement while driving decarbonisation and resilience in the built environment.
The Green Building Council Nigeria’s efforts in promoting sustainability are commendable, and the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) remains committed to supporting initiatives that align with the Sustainable Development Goals
