key agencies and organisations in Nigeria that support Community-Based Adaptation (CBA) and locally-led climate action
Government / statutory bodies
National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) – Leads national climate strategy and collaborates with agencies and communities on adaptation planning and finance. Climate Council
National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) – Supports community restoration and adaptation against land degradation and desertification across northern states. Wikipedia
Federal Ministry of Environment / Department of Climate Change – Coordinates adaptation plans, policy, and capacity building across local governments. Radio Nigeria
Civil society & NGOs
Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) – Works on climate adaptation, climate-smart agriculture, and environmental sustainability. Wikipedia
Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) – Environmental conservation projects that support resilient ecosystems. Wikipedia
African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre LSD) – Implements community-focused climate action with gender inclusion. African Centre for Leadership
Angel Support Foundation (ASF) – Runs community-led climate action projects including grassroots adaptation planning. Angel Support Foundation+1
Association of Community Social Volunteers International (ACSVI) – Supports rural climate resilience, water, agriculture, and livelihoods. A CSV Institute
Civil Alliance for Climate Protection and Education (CACPE) – Educates communities on climate change and drives local action. CACPE Africa
Nigeria Youth SDGs Network (NGYouthSDGs) – Engages youth in climate adaptation and sustainable development. Wikipedia
ActionAid Nigeria – Works with communities and partners on participatory adaptation, especially in agriculture and agroecology. NGO JOBS IN AFRICA
Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy & Development (FENRAD) – Mobilises communities for climate awareness, rights and policy engagement. fenrad.org.ng
Together, these agencies help strengthen local decision-making, capacity building, and adaptation solutions tailored to community needs.