Nigeria’s voice resonated on the global stage as Senator Ken Eze, representing Ebonyi Central Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Information and National Orientation, issued a strong call for decisive international climate action at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil.
The position was contained in a statement issued over the weekend by Godwin Nwafor, Legislative Secretary to the Senator.
Addressing world leaders, climate negotiators and global stakeholders, Eze said the era of “lofty promises without implementation must end,” stressing that the world must shift from declarations to concrete, strategic action.
He described COP30 as a defining global gathering, warning that the future of the planet hinges on the urgent moral responsibility of humanity.
Eze noted that developing nations particularly Nigeria and other African countries remain disproportionately affected by climate change, citing the rising threats of devastating floods, accelerating desertification, biodiversity loss, and growing pressures on livelihoods and national security.
Eze, who also serves as Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Water Resources and Sanitation, said climate action is now an existential necessity.
He called for increased investments in clean energy, climate-resilient infrastructure, sustainable agriculture and inclusive development frameworks to ensure no community is left behind in the global green transition.
The Senator commended the Federal Government’s ongoing climate initiatives, including renewable energy expansion, reforestation programmes and community-driven climate projects.
He added that the National Assembly is strengthening legislative frameworks to support long-term mitigation and adaptation strategies.
A key part of his address was a call for stronger global partnerships. Eze urged developed nations to fulfil their climate-finance obligations and support technology transfer to help developing countries meet their climate goals. He also encouraged developing nations to maintain transparency and accountability in implementing climate interventions.
His presentation was widely acknowledged by delegates as a significant contribution to Africa’s ongoing push for climate justice and equitable international cooperation.
COP30, the year’s largest global climate negotiation, is focused on turning climate commitments into measurable action ahead of the United Nations’ 2030 deadline.
