…positions to attract international climate finance, green investments, technical cooperation
Enugu State has joined the Under2 Coalition, the world’s largest network of subnational governments committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, while showcasing its ambitious Smart City Project as a flagship component of its global climate engagement at the ongoing 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye.
The state’s membership of the coalition was formalised through the signing of the Global Climate Leadership Memorandum of Understanding, a development expected to strengthen Enugu’s global visibility and open up opportunities for international climate finance, public-private investment partnerships and technical cooperation.
The membership also provides Enugu access to a global network of subnational governments for peer-to-peer knowledge exchange, open-source technology transfer and institutional support necessary to develop, de-risk and scale bankable green projects.
These opportunities are expected to accelerate the implementation of the state’s integrated Smart City infrastructure and broader green development agenda, with potential benefits in sustainable economic growth, clean job creation and long-term climate resilience.
Enugu State’s active participation at COP31 commenced on Monday with its presentation at the electrification session of the Subnational Investment Forum, where the state showcased how integrated urban planning, infrastructure, energy and technology are being brought together under its Smart City Project to drive sustainable development.
The state further strengthened its presence at the global climate conference on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, with a presentation at the Resilient Cities, Buildings and Cooling Pavilion during a high-level COP31 panel session titled, “From Policy to Portfolios: Electrifying Buildings for 35 by 35.”
The session provided an international platform for Enugu to present its green-city development framework and demonstrate how effective subnational leadership can translate global climate commitments, international technical collaboration and innovative green financing models into practical, scalable infrastructure projects.
Through these engagements, Enugu State is seeking to connect its local development priorities with emerging global opportunities in climate action, sustainable urbanisation and green investment, ensuring that international partnerships translate into tangible economic and environmental benefits for its people.
The Enugu State Government delegation at COP31 comprises the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the New Enugu City Development Agency, Nkeiru Arum, and the Special Assistant to the Governor on Revenue, Mrs Sandra George.
