The Director-General of Nigeria's National Council on Climate Change emphasizes that tree planting must move beyond environmental gestures to become a structured development strategy. The focus is on building a credible carbon market ecosystem through precise measurement, transparent verification, and proper governance. Nigeria aims to leverage its ecological zones for afforestation and mangrove restoration to attract climate finance. By developing a professional class of carbon analysts and MRV specialists, the country seeks to turn nature-based solutions into a competitive advantage in the global green trade market.
