National Dialogue to Promote Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Nigeria

Title: National Dialogue to Promote Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Nigeria

Publication: Report of a National Dialogue to Promote Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency organized by the Community Research and Development Centre

Authors: E. Uyigue, M. Agho, A. Edevbaro (Editors)

Publisher: Community Research and Development Centre

Date: November 2008

The National Dialogue to Promote Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Nigeria was organized by the Community Research and Development Centre (CREDC) in collaboration with the Global Greengrants Fund (GGF) and the Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN). The conference took place on the 10 – 11 November 2008 at the Parkview Hotels, Abuja. The event attracted participants from different parts of Nigeria. The event was attended by the Minister of Environment who delivered the Keynote address. The conference was organized to enhance stakeholders’ capacity to advocate for energy efficiency and promote renewable energy technologies; to create awareness on the concept of energy efficiency; and to develop strategies to integrate energy efficiency policy into Nigeria’s policy framework.