About NESUG, Nigerian Economic Summit Group

Who We Are

  • Our Vision

    To be a global foremost environmental think-tank, driving practical and transformative change towards a sustainable, resilient, and prosperous Nigeria.

  • Our Mision

    To lead and inspire collaborative efforts in environmental governance, foster responsive private sector investment, and champion sustainable practices through research, advocacy, and capacity building.

Our Core Values

Excellence

Commitment to the highest standards in our advocacy, research, partnerships, and events.

Unity of Purpose

Belief in collaboration as essential to solving complex environmental challenges.

Value Driven

Belief in collaboration as essential to solving complex environmental challenges.

1 platform 1 conversation to
safeguarding the environment

To help Government, Sectors, and People to:

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Fast track penetration of renewable energy to achieve Net Zero by 2060

Increase private sector and industry participation in environmental stewardship

Increase private sector and industry participation in environmental stewardship

Tackle 8.6% youth employment through circular economy & Green initiatives

Tackle 8.6% youth employment through circular economy & Green initiatives

Better protect 210 million from adverse effects of floods and climate change

Better protect 210 million from adverse effects of floods and climate change

Restore 1 million hectares of forest land and mangroves lost to logging and minning

Restore 1 million hectares of forest land and mangroves lost to logging and minning

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Prevent loss and replacement of 7895 Nigerian indigenous plant species

Help 175 million without access to clean cooking energy

Help 175 million without access to clean cooking energy

Reduce 78 million practicing Open Defecation

Reduce 78 million practicing Open Defecation

Our Key Focus Areas

climate change

Climate Change

Tackling the national strategy for mitigation and adaptation

Water Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)

Water Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)

Improving clean water access and sustainable sanitation systems

disaster management

Disaster Management

Building resilience against floods, erosion, desertification, and other disasters

plastics and waste management

Plastics and Waste Management

Reducing plastic pollution and improving waste waste management process

Green Financing

Green Financing

Exploring investment opportunities for sustainable initiatives

agricultural sustainability

Agricultural Sustainability

Promoting climate-smart agriculture to ensure food security and environmental health.

NESt Value to the Nigerian Government: 1 Platform, 1 Conversation

Through NESt, NESUG offers a unified platform with over 650,000 participants to support Nigeria's environmental and socio-economic goals

  • Unified Policy Platform: Aligning stakeholders across land, air, water, and biodiversity
  • Accelerated Renewable Energy: Promoting clean energy for Net Zero by 2060
  • Private Sector Participation: Encouraging green investment and environmental responsibility
  • Youth Employment: Creating green jobs through circular economy models
  • Climate Resilience: protecting 211 million Nigerians from climate hazards. Conservation: Restoring 1 million hectares of forest and preserving biodiversity

NESt positions Nigeria to lead sustainable development across all sectors.

Our Strategic Focus Areas

NESUG has identified critical focus areas to support Nigeria's sustainable future:

Marine Life

Biodiversity Conservation

Safeguarding Nigeria's unique flora and fauna

Climate Justice across regions

Climate Justice

Ensuring equitable climate solutions across regions

Sustainable Livelihoods, Fostering community resilience and job creation

Sustainable Livelihoods

Fostering community resilience and job creation

Shaping Policy and Attracting
Green Investments

Policy Contributions

NESt is positioned as a key influencer in shaping policies across environmental, health, and agricultural sectors, aiming to address Nigeria's climate and sustainability challenges.

Investment Impact

NESt is actively building partnerships and setting goals to attract sustainable investments that support green projects and climate resilience.

Goals

NESt's initiatives are designed to establish a pathway for long-term green financing and eco-friendly investments in Nigeria.

Empowering Future Leaders and Industry for Sustainability

  • Youth Engagement

    Green skills training and opportunities in sustainability.

  • Private Sector Involvement

    Advancing corporate environmental responsibility.

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