Nigeria Labour Congress outlines climate finance and energy priorities before COP31

The Nigeria Labour Congress identified energy sovereignty, equitable climate financing, and worker protections as major priorities ahead of the COP31 UN climate conference, Realnews Magazine reported. Eche Asuzu, the national coordinator for climate change and just transition at the organization, stated the positions on Saturday at a meeting in Abuja. [1]

The gathering in Abuja was organized by the International Labour Organization as a tripartite pre-COP31 event, according to Realnews Magazine. Representatives gathered to discuss labor concerns prior to the international climate negotiations. [1]

The 31st session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference is scheduled to take place at the Expo Center in Antalya, Turkey, from November 9 to November 20, 2026. [2]

As FTMQ Climate reported earlier, other developing and vulnerable nations are also seeking financial and energy assistance ahead of the summit. Health Minister Michael Joseph of Antigua and Barbuda previously called for expanded renewable energy investment, while African nations are pursuing direct financing and debt relief. [3]