"Shettima Heads to Brazil for COP30, Advocating for Climate Action"

Kashim Shettima has traveled from Abuja to Belém, Brazil, to represent President Bola Tinubu at COP30, emphasizing Nigerias commitment to global climate action amid pressing environmental challenges.

Kashim Shettima departed Abuja for Belém, Brazil, to attend the leaders summit for the 30th session of the United Nations Climate Change conference from November 6 to 7.
The summit, organized by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, aims to foster international collaboration on climate issues, particularly emphasizing actions required to address climate change.
As Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris is also attending the conference, highlighting the importance of global partnerships in tackling climate change.

Why It Matters

The participation of Kashim Shettima at COP30 underscores Nigerias role in the global climate dialogue, especially as countries grapple with the impacts of climate change and seek collaborative solutions.