Vision:
The Centre for Climate Change and Freshwater Resources (CCCFR) is dedicated to training and research in climate change and its impact, with emphasis on fresh water resources management in Nigeria. Our vision is to maintain this Centre of Excellence and establish a leadership role in addressing climate change monitoring, modeling and impact assessment; mitigation strategies, vulnerability assessment using geo-information technologies (e.g. remote sensing, geographic information systems etc) among others, and assessment of adaptative capacity and methods for tropical climates. Ultimately, this would provide pertinent scientific information for informed decision making and policy formulation.

Mission Statement:
Our mission is to establish a reference climate databank; provide modern facilities (laboratory and library etc) that compare favorably with international standards in order to attract Visiting Scholars/Researchers interested in working with the Centre on issues stated in the Vision above; training for tertiary institutions, public and private sectors; conduct basic, applied and operational research on climate matters with emphasis on climate change and fresh water resources management, provide routine climate monitoring services within the country; collaborate with/assist vulnerable communities and industries at risk to apply research findings to reduce the impact of climate change; and to establish linkages and collaboration with other national (Federal Ministry of Environment, Nigerian Meteorological Agency, National Emergency Management Agency etc) and international experts, educational and research institutions or Centres, IPCC, IWA, NOAA, USGS, USGCRP, United Nation’s bodies such as UNESCO, UNITAR, United Nations University, UNFCCC, WHO, WMO, FAO, UNEP, UNDP, IUCN etc in order to carry out this mission.