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CPI4CG · Pilot initiative

Community-led Participatory Initiative for Climate Governance

A community-led initiative strengthening inclusive climate governance through local evidence, participation and dialogue.

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Programme overview

Community evidence in climate decisions

CPI4CG strengthens the participation of communities in climate governance by generating local evidence and creating practical pathways for that evidence to inform planning, policy and implementation.

The pilot is being implemented in Sabon Gari Local Government Area, Kaduna State, where SPiD is working across 11 wards with local government, district heads, community leaders, volunteers and residents.

Status

Pilot implementation

Location

Sabon Gari LGA, Kaduna State

Focus

Participatory climate governance

Research & Publications

Evidence generated through CPI4CG

Voices from the Ward presents the programme’s completed quantitative household survey and geospatial assessment. Planned qualitative work is clearly identified in the report as a future evidence need.

Voices from the Ward research summary poster with study methodology, findings and recommendations

Research Report

Voices from the Ward

Climate Vulnerability, Awareness, and Governance in Sabon Gari LGA, Kaduna State

A household survey and geospatial assessment examining climate vulnerability, awareness, adaptation and governance across all eleven wards of Sabon Gari LGA.

July 2026 · Sabon Gari LGA, Kaduna State

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Why the project matters

Decisions grounded in lived experience

Climate policies and interventions are strongest when they reflect the priorities, knowledge and lived experiences of the people most affected. CPI4CG helps close the gap between community realities and climate decision-making.

Women participating in a small indoor community discussion

Pilot milestones

11

wards engaged

368

community members acknowledged

Community-led approach

A participatory evidence process

Household surveys

Gather structured evidence on household experience and priorities.

Focus group discussions

Create space for shared reflection across community groups.

Key informant interviews

Capture institutional and community leadership perspectives.

Community consultations

Bring residents into the interpretation of local climate needs.

Stakeholder engagement and policy dialogues

Connect community evidence with decision-makers.

Capacity building

Equip volunteer data collectors and local actors to participate effectively.

Validation workshops

Return findings to stakeholders for review and shared understanding.

Evidence-based advocacy

Translate validated evidence into practical policy recommendations.

Stakeholder collaboration

Local relationships and technical support

The pilot works with local government, district heads, community leaders and volunteers. Technical collaboration with Nest Africa AI Innovation Lab supports digital tools and data analysis.

Community stakeholders seated around a table during a group discussion

Expected outcomes

What the programme aims to enable

  • Stronger community participation in climate governance and local planning
  • Community-informed recommendations for climate policy and programmes
  • Improved capacity among local actors to collect, interpret and use climate evidence
  • Deeper collaboration between communities, local government and other stakeholders
  • A participatory model that can inform responsible learning and scale

Framework alignment

Connected to national and global priorities

Paris Agreement
Action for Climate Empowerment
Global Goal on Adaptation
Nigeria's National Adaptation Plan
Nationally Determined Contributions
Climate Change Act 2021
African Union Agenda 2063
African Union Climate Change and Resilient Development Strategy and Action Plan 2022–2032
SDGs 11, 13, 16 and 17

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