On request of the State Government, UNDP conducted a capacity assessment of Lagos State’s cities and contributed to a draft roadmap for Lagos to be the most investable smart city in Nigeria.83 A draft action plan with key areas of intervention was developed in 2021, and was yet to be validated at the time of the evaluation. The project design faced logistical challenges and delays, though UNDP indicated that this was due to COVID‑19 restrictions. At the time of the evaluation, there was no management framework in place or resources mobilized for implementation of the project.
2.3 Environmental sustainability and resilience CPD Outcome 3. By 2022, Nigeria achieves environmental sustainability, climate resilience and food security through efficient management of its cultural and natural resources. Related outputs: OUTPUT 3.1. Inclusive and sustainable solutions adopted to achieve increased energy efficiency and universal modern energy access (especially off-grid sources of renewable energy). OUTPUT 3.2. Effective institutional legislative and policy frameworks in place to enhance the implementation of disaster and climate risk management measures at national and sub-national levels. OUTPUT 3.3. Scaled up action on climate change adaptation and mitigation in vulnerable communities is funded and implemented.
Under the environment and energy portfolio, UNDP planned to work with partners on six strategic interventions: implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs); strengthening national and subnational capacities for planning, formation of policy and legislation; strengthening national preparedness capacity to access the Green Climate Fund and GEF; raising awareness and empowering local communities to access energy and promote environmental management; partnerships for increased energy and investment; and South‑South cooperation for new approaches on natural resource management. To implement these strategic interventions, the UNDP programme focused on five thematic areas: climate change, energy, waste management, chemicals management, and ecosystems and biodiversity. The total budget of the environment and energy programme amounted to $34.7 million, with 83 percent ($28.8 million) of this spent to date.
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UNDP (2021) Lagos Smart City Action Plan.
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