Lagos to Host 2025 Climate Change Summit on Blue Economy and Coastal Resilience

Lagos State is set to host the 2025 Lagos International Climate Change Summit with the theme, “Blue Economy, Green Money: Financing Africa’s Coastal Resilience and Ocean Innovation.”

The two-day summit, scheduled to hold in Lagos from November 6 to 7, will bring together global leaders, investors, climate scientists, and policymakers to discuss sustainable financing for Africa’s coastal and ocean economies.

In a statement signed by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the Governor noted that Lagos continues to demonstrate leadership in subnational climate action, developing practical mechanisms for city-level climate finance.

The Governor further stated that the state has been pioneering blue bonds and nature-based coastal protection projects that are shaping Africa’s next decade of sustainable urban development.

Setting the tone for the upcoming event, Wahab said:

“The Lagos International Climate Change Summit 2025 is more than a conference; it is a declaration that African cities can finance their own future.”

The 11th edition of the summit will serve as a strategic engagement platform for African and global stakeholders to align priorities, deepen partnerships, and strengthen Africa’s voice in global climate negotiations — particularly ahead of the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30).

This year’s edition will also spotlight blue economy financing as a key frontier for climate adaptation, innovation, and job creation across the continent. Discussions will focus on unlocking investment for ocean energy, sustainable fisheries, mangrove restoration, and coastal infrastructure through green and blended finance instruments.

The summit will further highlight ongoing and pipeline projects supporting coastal resilience, environmental innovation, and sustainable livelihoods in Lagos.

Expected participants include representatives from the African Development Bank (AfDB), the World Bank, and Eko Atlantic, among other major stakeholders in climate finance and sustainability.