Akwa Ibom Sponsors Post-Cop21 Event; Governor Udom Emmanuel to Deliver Keynote Address on Climate Solutions; Supports Africa Clean Energy Summit

Orlando, FL, December 14, 2015 --(PR.com)-- As global leaders and stakeholders concluded discussions and negotiations at the twenty-first session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) and the eleventh session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP) in Paris, Akwa Ibom State is sponsoring the first Post COP 21 Event. Tagged, Post COP 21 Dialogue, at the Sheraton Hotel, Lagos Nigeria, on Tuesday 15th December, 2015. The Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Mr. Udom Emmanuel will deliver a Keynote speech on Climate Solutions at the Post-COP 21 Dialogue, to showcase the state's milestones in climate change mitigation and adaptation, renewable energy, environmental protection, jobs creation, youth development and plans for growth to a strategic audience and comity of stakeholders. The Governor will also speak on the new face of Akwa-Ibom; Akwa-Ibom at COP 21, the experience & follow up programmes of activities in Akwa Ibom State.

The Post COP21 Dialogue is also positioned to be the veritable platform to engage stakeholders and the youths in the Climate Action Process following the decisions at the just concluded United Nations Conference of Parties in Paris (COP21).

The Conference of Parties (COP):
The journey of active international climate change advocacy and political response began at the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, where the ‘Rio Convention’ included the adoption of the UN Framework on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This convention set out a framework for action aimed at stabilizing atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHGs) to avoid “dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system.” The main objective of the United Nations Annual Conference of Parties (COP) is to review the Convention’s implementation.

Post COP21 Dialogue:
In line with the global mandate of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Number 13: “Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts,” a national Post COP21 Dialogue will hold at the Sheraton Lagos Hotel, Nigeria in December 15, 2015. The Africa Clean Energy Summit (ACES) and the Young Africans Leadership Initiative (YALI) are in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Environment and other stakeholders. The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), is a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders launched by President Obama in 2010 to support young African leaders as they spur growth and prosperity, strengthen democratic governance, and enhance peace and security across Africa.

Theme & Objectives:
The Role of Youth in Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation
The objectives of the Post-COP21 Dialogue include: To fulfil the 13th goal of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by building capacity and engaging the youths to take action on climate change mitigation and adaptation. To fulfil the mandate of YALI Network and educate the youths on Climate Change in non-technical terms. The Post COP21 Dialogue is also positioned to be the veritable platform to engage our youths in the Climate Action Process following the decisions at the ongoing United Nations Conference of Parties in Paris (COP21).

Africa Clean Energy Summit - ACES
The Africa Clean Energy Summit is positioned to be one of the world's foremost annual climate solution events in Africa, dedicated to advancing green cities, energy efficiency and clean technologies in Africa. ACES brings together decision makers, policy makers, industry leaders, investors, experts and media around the world to explore and further understand the challenges and opportunities that arise from Clean Energy solutions; Clean Energy and Security, Defence, Health, Buildings, Agriculture, Power, Homes, Transportation, Education and many more.

Date: December 15, 2015
Venue: Sheraton Lagos Hotel, Mobolaji Bank Anthony, Lagos, Nigeria
Time: 9:00AM

Akwa Ibom State:
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has commended the people of the state for keeping faith with the administration assuring that the divine mandate entrusted him is in safe hand and is yielding the fruits of industrialization, wealth creation, political inclusion, infrastructural consolidation and job creation. Emmanuel made the commendation in a state wide broadcast tagged, “Let Us March to Greatness”, to mark the sixth months of his administration in the state.

With a strong passion for a better deal for the good people of Akwa Ibom State and political will to deliver on campaign promises, the Emmanuel administration has made an impressive score card in industrialization and infrastructural development and the reactivation of industries. The state is now experiencing regular electricity, the flow of pipe borne water, and the revamping of the health care sector, construction of roads, bridges, drainage systems, and training of youths in agriculture, photography, film production, Information and communication technology ICT and in the power sector.