Nigeria seeks to host COP32 in 2027

Nigeria has officially begun discussions on its bid to host the 32nd Conference of Parties (COP32) in 2027.

The move comes as Africa is set to host the global climate summit in two years, following Egypt’s hosting of COP27 in 2022.

The discussions gained momentum with the arrival of Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), who is currently on a four-day official visit to Nigeria.

Stiell met with Balarabe Lawal, Nigeria’s Minister of Environment, in Abuja to explore ways to strengthen partnerships and enhance Nigeria’s participation in global climate negotiations. His visit comes ahead of COP30, which is set to take place in Belem, Brazil.

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In a statement on X on Wednesday, the Federal Ministry of Environment emphasized the potential benefits of hosting the UN climate summit.

“Minister of @FMEnvng @BalarabeAbbas_ welcomed @UNFCCC Exec. Sec. @simonstiell to discuss Nigeria’s role in global climate action & its bid to host COP 32 in 2027,” the ministry stated.

“Hosting COP would boost climate leadership, global visibility & economic opportunities.”

The ministry added that hosting the conference would provide Nigeria with a strategic platform to highlight its climate priorities at both national and continental levels while reinforcing its commitment to tackling climate change.