Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)

Environmental Achievements

• Annual average net emissions reduction of 104,719 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2-eq)

Social Achievements

• Improved access to water, sanitation, and hygiene services for approximately 6,100,000 people (drinking water) and 1,400,000 people (improved sanitation); approximately 500 communities became ODF+; 2,000 schools and healthcare facilities provided with improved WASH services; Support for women and youth-led micro-enterprises to address supply chain and O&M challenges.

Governance Achievements

• Incentivized establishment of a National WASH Fund; Incentivized strengthening of state-level WASH regulatory frameworks; Strengthened institutional capacity for effective and sustainable service delivery.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• WASH sector in Nigeria is in a state of emergency with limited access to sanitation and hygiene; Non-functional infrastructure; Low investment levels; Poor cost recovery and low collection rates; Delays in transfers from the Federation Account Allocation Committee to state governments; Lack of clarity and overlapping institutional roles and responsibilities; Weak subnational political accountability mechanisms; Weak state and local administrative capacity; Absence of appropriate intergovernmental funding mechanisms; Absence of mechanisms for meaningful participation and accountability; High rate of failure of water points and water schemes; Limited results from CLTS in rural sanitation; Poor performance of urban water utilities; Lack of adequate sanitation facilities in schools and healthcare facilities; Climate-related risks (water scarcity, droughts, floods); Gender inequities in access to WASH services.

Mitigation Strategies

• Gap filling measures; Intergovernmental financing mechanisms; Establishment and operationalization of state-level WASH regulatory frameworks; Targeted technical assistance to state-level institutions; Establishment of an M&E system; Institutional reform; Capacity building support; Building capacity of urban water utilities; Enacting policy reforms to improve service provision in rural communities; Building capacity of RUWASSAs, STWSSAs, and LGA WASH units; Building capacity of WASHCOMs, WCAs; Enacting necessary policy reforms; Support for development of peer learning mechanisms; Training local area mechanics; Providing training for sanitation workers; Supporting the development of a comprehensive supply chain; Preparing memorandums of understanding; Piloting innovative WASH facility management; Leveraging women- and youth-led micro enterprises; Prioritizing rehabilitation of water systems over new construction; Prioritizing investments that ensure existing infrastructure is used effectively; Prioritizing reforms and software activities to ensure sustainability; Implementing SBCC and market-based sanitation; Detailed study to find cost efficiencies; Strengthening country fiduciary systems; Strengthening Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS); Incentivizing key policy and institutional reforms at the state level; Establishing the National WASH Fund; Strengthening the enabling environment for PIR; Developing and approving state- and local-level PIR plans; Annual performance assessments; Clarifying roles and responsibilities; Establishing a sanitation authority; Developing a holistic urban sanitation policy; Developing standard guidelines for sanitation facilities; Developing an evidence-based gender and child focused social and behavior change communication (SBCC) strategy; Strengthening relevant sector institutions; Providing technical support activities; Capacity building strategy; Continued engagement with participating states; Leveraging the NGF; Regular communication and outreach activities; Formal joint review missions; Monthly technical meetings and field visits; On-demand external technical expertise; Support from relevant World Bank GWSP-supported initiatives.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Support for the development of a comprehensive supply chain to facilitate the availability of required parts and materials for maintenance and repair.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Water scarcity
• Droughts
• Floods

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Shifting from diesel- and grid-powered pumping towards greater use of renewable energy sources

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)

The Program aims to increase access to water, sanitation, and hygiene services and to strengthen sector institutions in select states of Nigeria, contributing to the achievement of SDG 6.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed