- Lagos is transitioning to a circular economy model to improve climate resilience.
- Key strategies include decentralized waste-to-energy plants, such as the Ikosi Biodigester.
- The government is implementing performance-based governance for private waste operators.
- Enforcement actions are strict, with thousands of arrests for environmental violations.
- Critics warn that enforcement may negatively impact the informal economy and recycling workers.
- Businesses are advised to prioritize green compliance and state-vetted waste management contracts.