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“The road to climate action runs through innovation… African entrepreneurs are not waiting, they’re building.”

These words echoed through the UNDP Nigeria Innovation Centre as it welcomed a remarkable visit from Mr. Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and Dr. Nkiruka Chidia Maduekwe, Director-General and CEO of Nigeria’s National Council on Climate Change.

Mr. Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and Dr. Nkiruka Chidia Maduekwe, Director-General and CEO of Nigeria’s National Council on Climate Change

It wasn’t just a visit—it was a moment of recognition for the rising tide of African-led climate innovation. The day began with a vibrant showcase from green economy trailblazers—entrepreneurs tackling energy, agriculture, mobility, and finance with sustainability at the core. These weren’t prototypes or far-off concepts; these were real-world solutions already at work. Solar-powered cold chains extend the life of local harvests. Biotech innovations transform waste into opportunity. Eco-conscious materials replacing plastics. Each pitch wasn’t just a product—it was a promise of resilience, of communities empowered and ecosystems protected. 

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