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The combination of population growth, poverty, and rapid urbanisation exacerbates deforestation in Nigeria, with detrimental consequences for the environment and communities. Efforts to address these challenges require a comprehensive approach that considers sustainable development and environmental conservation.
The need for public institutions addressing environmental issues in Nigeria became a necessity in the aftermath of the 1988 toxic waste affair in Koko, Nigeria. [9] This prompted the government, led by President Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, to promulgate Decree 58 of 1988, establishing the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (FEPA) as the country's environmental watchdog.
In 2012, Nigeria contributed the fifth largest number of peacekeepers to United Nations peacekeeping operations. [7] The SDGs or Project 2030 is a global call to put an end to poverty, secure the planet and ensure that everyone enjoys peace and prosperity by 2030. It was adopted by 193 countries with Nigeria as one of its country members.
Fragmentation of the forests exacerbates these impacts by limiting species' ability to migrate and adapt to changing environmental conditions. [80] [81] [82] Poverty: Nigeria is experiencing a high level of poverty, and this has led many to deforestation. People are going into the bush with the intention of fetching firewood, cutting down trees ...
As the continent's leading oil exporter, Nigeria faces the challenge of balancing global energy demands and domestic economic stability while addressing climate and environmental issues. The effects of climate change in Nigeria could include rising temperatures, more intense and frequent extreme weather events, and sea level rise. [56]
Poverty in Nigeria remains significant despite high economic growth. [1] Nigeria has one of the world's highest economic growth rates (averaging 7.4% [ 2 ] over the last decade), an underdeveloped economy, and plenty of natural resources such as oil.
The ‘gospel of eco-efficiency’ is strongly focused on the optimization of the use of resources. This can be seen either as an effort to minimize the impact of economic activities on the environment and society, or as an effort to optimize the costs of production to increase the benefit margin and increase the investment in new capital.
Environment Strategy and Administration in Nigeria Environmental change [ 1 ] [ 2 ] is one of the most squeezing worldwide difficulties within recent memory, and Nigeria , as Africa's most crowded country and perhaps of its biggest economy, has chosen to address the issue through environment strategy and administration drives.