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Policy outcomes

What changed in government because of the work.

Feb 2026
Abia State GovernmentFirst disability inclusive climate policy in Nigeria. Validated.
2024 to 2025
Capacity building100+ government officials and emergency responders trained on disability inclusive climate response.
2024
Abia State GovtPWD data collection system launched. Climate desk established in Ministry of Environment.
2026
Abia State GovernmentDisability considerations mandated across all state policies under Governor Alex Otti.
Now
Replicable frameworkA framework other Nigerian states can follow.

Projects

The projects that led to policy change.

Project 04

Abia State baseline survey

Methodology. Data system. Policy win.

The survey behind the policy.

The methodology and the registry. 104 participants, disability disaggregated, three senatorial zones, mixed quantitative and qualitative. Sustainability MDPI Q1 publication 2025. The PWD data collection system this survey seeded is now live in the Abia State Ministry of Environment.

LeadDr. Queensley C. Chukwudum
Years2024 to 2025
RegionAbia State, Nigeria
MethodsQuantitative + qualitative, community validation
OutputsPWD data system, climate desk established

104 voices3 zonesData system live

Complete. Follow up phase active.

Project 01

When the weather speaks

Lived experience. Documentary.

The voices behind the policy.

The voices behind the policy. Chioma with albinism. Ubochi who uses a wheelchair. Eberechi who cannot leave the house on bright days. 104 people across Abia State sharing how climate change shapes their daily survival. Three script versions written. Documentary production seeking funding.

LeadDr. Queensley C. Chukwudum
Years2023 to 2026
RegionAbia State, Nigeria
MethodsMixed methods: survey, focus groups, policy review
PartnersAbia State Government, Centre for Climate Change Studies

104 participants3 senatorial zonesFirst in Nigeria

Policy validated. Implementation phase active.

Project 02

Disability exclusion in climate finance

Global systems. Invisible people.

Policy briefings underway.

Systematic review of how persons with disabilities are systematically excluded from climate finance flows. We map the funding pipelines, name the gaps, and propose corrective levers. Published research, ongoing policy engagement.

LeadDr. Queensley C. Chukwudum
Years2024 to present
RegionGlobal, focus on Sub Saharan Africa
MethodsNetwork analysis, policy review, comparative finance
OutputsSpringer 2025, Nature Africa coverage

Global scopeSpringer 2025Active research

Ongoing. Policy briefings underway.

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Capacity building

We work directly with government ministries: workshops, presentations to policymakers, and policy validation sessions.

2024 to 2025
Workshops20+ workshops. 100+ government officials and emergency responders trained, including the State Fire Service, the Emergency Management Agency and state ministries.
May 2024
ValidationPublic Presentation of the CCD Baseline Survey Report, Abia State.

Policy reports and papers

Reports written for government, and the papers that carry the evidence.

2025
Joint publicationDisability, Perceptions of Climate Change Impacts, and Inclusive Climate Action Priorities in Abia State Nigeria. Sustainability (MDPI) · Q1 · Scopus indexed. Chukwudum, Q. C., Anyaele, D. O., Unumeri, G., Stein, P. J. S., & Stein, M. A.. Read →
2024
Policy reportBaseline Survey on Promoting Disability Inclusive Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Abia State, Nigeria. Field Survey Analysis Report (Technical Version). Centre for Citizens with Disabilities · Policy report. Chukwudum, Q. C.. Report →
2024
Policy reportBaseline Survey. Field Survey Analysis Report (Simple Version). Centre for Citizens with Disabilities · Policy report. Chukwudum, Q. C.. Report →
2024
Policy reportBaseline Survey. Focus Group Discussion Final Report. Centre for Citizens with Disabilities · Policy report. Chukwudum, Q. C.. Report →
2024
Policy reportBaseline Survey. Data Quality Assessment Report. Centre for Citizens with Disabilities · Policy report. Chukwudum, Q. C.. Report →
2025
Joint publicationDisability Exclusion in Global Public Climate Finance. Harvard Law School Project on Disability · Working paper. Stein, M. A. (lead), Chukwudum, Q. C., Victor, O.. In production
2026
Joint publicationIntersectionality of Disability and Climate Change Threats: Identifying the Unique Vulnerabilities Faced by Persons with Disabilities in Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal of Disability and Social Justice · In press · Scopus indexed. Chukwudum, Q. C., Anyaele, D. O.. In production

Policy partners

Nigeria
Abia State GovernmentValidated Nigeria's first disability inclusive climate policy in February 2026 based on our baseline survey. Launched a PWD data collection system. Mandated disability considerations across all state policies under Governor Alex Otti.
Nigeria
Centre for Citizens with DisabilitiesLead partner for the Abia State baseline survey of 104 participants with disabilities (2024). Delivered capacity building workshops for government agencies, emergency responders, and disability advocates.
Global
Disability Rights FundFunded the Abia State baseline survey research (2024), enabling the foundational evidence base for Nigeria's first disability inclusive climate policy.
USA
Harvard Law School Project on DisabilityJoint research with Professor Michael Ashley Stein, Executive Director, on disability exclusion in global public climate finance. Under peer review. Partnership established through the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities network in 2024. Data analysis led by Oluy Victor.

In the press

Coverage of the policy work. The full list is on Media and Impact.

Feb 2026
EnviroNews NigeriaAbia validates climate policy, prioritises disability inclusion.
Apr 2025
EnviroNews NigeriaAbia: Centre engages PWDs on disability inclusive climate change policy review.
Feb 2025
Daily TrustAbia Disability Commission committed to empower disaster management responders. Chairman.
Feb 2025
Inclusive NewsAbia Disability Commission pledges support for inclusive disaster management.
Oct 2024
EnviroNews NigeriaClimate change response campaign to include PWDs, says Abia Commission.
Oct 2024
Leadership NigeriaCentre embarks on climate change project in Abia.
2024
Leadership NigeriaAbia launches data capturing of PWDs.
May 2024
The Guardian NigeriaCCD laments poor legal framework on disability rights.
2024 to 2026
Punch, Trust Radio, Flo FM, Vision FM, AIT, NAN, Qualitative Magazine, NewsmastersMultiple features across broadcast and print.