ActionAid urges stakeholders on supporting women leading climate action

The ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has urged stakeholders to amplify the voices of women who are at the forefront of climate action and ensure their contributions are recognised and supported. The AAN Country Director, Andrew Mamedu, made the call Tuesday in Abuja at the National Roundtable on ‘Loss and Damage Impacts on Women in Fragile and […]

The ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has urged stakeholders to amplify the voices of women who are at the forefront of climate action and ensure their contributions are recognised and supported.

The AAN Country Director, Andrew Mamedu, made the call Tuesday in Abuja at the National Roundtable on ‘Loss and Damage Impacts on Women in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States and award ceremony for the Women Climate Champion Award’.

Mamedu noted the critical role women play in climate action, particularly in conflict-affected areas where the impacts of climate change compound existing vulnerabilities.

“We must commit to amplifying the voices of women who are on the frontlines of climate action. Their work is not only essential but transformative, and it is time we ensure they receive the recognition and support they deserve,” Mamedu said.

He said that the event which also featured the ‘Women Climate Champion Award’, aims to celebrate women whose efforts have led to meaningful, positive changes in their communities, highlights innovative approaches that challenge traditional methods while promoting sustainable, long-term solutions.

He said, “Our discussions today will inform policy recommendations that address the specific needs of women facing loss and damage due to climate change. These policies must reflect the realities of women in fragile, conflict-affected contexts.”

Also, the Director of Climate Change for Nasarawa State’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, Angbashim Ishaku, who commended AAN’s efforts, said that Nasarawa State faces significant challenges related to flooding, which disproportionately affects women.

“Women bear the brunt of these climate impacts, from gathering firewood to fetching water, and their health suffers as a result of prolonged exposure to smoke and other hazards. Supporting them is critical to mitigating these challenges,” Ishaku said.