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Climate Change Impacts on Nigeria: Environment and Sustainable Development
Climate Change Impacts on Nigeria: Environment and Sustainable Development
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The impacts of climate change on Nigeria are explored in this book, covering themes such as air quality, soil quality, land use, and biodiversity. It utilizes advanced technologies to analyze these impacts and provides potential solutions for sustainable development.
Format: Hardback
Length: 584 pages
Publication date: 20 April 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
This comprehensive book delves into the profound impacts of climate change on Nigeria, shedding light on its far-reaching consequences across various sectors. It explores the intricate interplay between climate change, the Nigerian economy, environment, and climate change, providing a holistic understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the nation.
The book begins by examining the detrimental effects of climate change on Nigeria's air quality, surface, and groundwater resources. It highlights the degradation of these vital resources, which poses significant risks to human health, agriculture, and ecosystem sustainability. The impact of climate change on Nigeria's watershed and natural resources development and planning is also explored, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to mitigate the risks and ensure sustainable utilization of these resources.
Furthermore, the book delves into the intricate relationship between climate change, soil quality, fertility, salinization, nutrients, and cropping patterns. It highlights the challenges posed by changing rainfall trends, drought vulnerability, and land degradation, emphasizing the urgent need for sustainable agricultural practices to maintain crop yields and protect the environment.
The impact of climate change on land use/land cover, urbanization, and strategic planning is also explored, highlighting the challenges of managing urban growth, preserving natural habitats, and developing resilient infrastructure. The book discusses the potential solutions for sustainable development in semi-arid and arid regions, with a special emphasis on Nigeria, including the use of advanced technologies such as remote sensing, GIS, multivariate analytical tools, and machine learning techniques.
In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, NGOs, and university communities interested in understanding the complex dynamics of climate change in Nigeria. It serves as a useful interdisciplinary tool, cutting across various disciplines such as earth sciences, hydrology, environmental sciences, soil science, engineering, remote sensing, natural resources management, and public health management. By examining the impacts of climate change on Nigeria, this book provides insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the nation, and offers potential solutions for sustainable development in a changing climate.
Weight: 1045g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031210068
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023
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