The UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) project, led by SEI and the University of York in collaboration with local partners, strengthens climate governance in Nigeria’s transport sector. It builds capacity for climate-aligned planning, reduces emissions and air pollution, and promotes sustainable growth. By uniting technical partners and financial institutions, it advances low-carbon transport through institutional strengthening and public–private collaboration.
2025–2026
Nigeria urgently needs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs), which cause severe air pollution and significantly contribute to climate change.
Enhancing air quality through targeted interventions in Nigeria’s transport sector can lead to substantial public health benefits, promote gender equality, and support inclusive growth. This project aims to strengthen private-sector capacity, specifically in Nigeria’s transport industry, by reducing emissions and fostering sustainable transportation practices.
This project will build capacity among logistics providers, infrastructure developers, regulators, and financial institutions to measure, reduce, and innovate around transport emissions. It will support planning for climate-aligned investments and foster partnerships for sustainable transport solutions. By delivering a replicable model, the project aims to accelerate climate and clean air actions within Nigeria’s transport sector, demonstrating a pathway for other high-emitting industries to follow.
The main goal is to strengthen institutional capacity and collaboration to accelerate climate and clean air action in Nigeria’s transport sector.
Working with a consortium of partners, the project will deliver through the following workstreams:
UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) is a flagship technical assistance programme funded by the UK Government’s International Climate Finance (ICF). The programme’s mission is to support partner countries with high emissions-reduction potential in accelerating their climate change mitigation efforts. UK PACT achieves this by enhancing the capacity and capability of key public, private, and civil society institutions to achieve ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and transition to low-carbon development.
UK PACT partners with Nigeria to implement its NDC and promote climate action.
The programme provides technical assistance to enhance capabilities, helping Nigeria accelerate its low-carbon transition and cut emissions.
Feature / Nigeria’s private sector is driving transport decarbonization, turning climate ambition into action through capacity building, finance access and collaboration.
9 April 2026 / About Fossil fuels and Transport
Perspective / Nigeria’s green transport shift hinges on bankable projects,requiring stronger finance, data, and inclusion to turn climate ambition into real, scalable impact.
7 April 2026 / About Transport
Past event / This workshop provides the technical and financial expertise needed to turn ambitious goals into practical implementation for Nigeria's private sector.
Feature / UK PACT is supporting Nigerian firms to measure emissions, access climate finance, and lead clean air action in the transport sector.
17 December 2025 / About Transport
Press release / Today's start of the climate change and clean air action in Nigeria’s private sector project marks a step toward better climate resilience and cleaner air.
2 December 2025 / About Transport
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