Developing climate governance strategies in Nigeria: An emphasis on methane emissions mitigation
In the face of escalating global climate change concerns, nations, including Nigeria, are urged to enhance their climate governance strategies. Nigeria, a key player in Africa and particularly susceptible to climate change, confronts the critical task of addressing and mitigating its greenhouse gas...
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In the face of escalating global climate change concerns, nations, including Nigeria, are urged to enhance their climate governance strategies. Nigeria, a key player in Africa and particularly susceptible to climate change, confronts the critical task of addressing and mitigating its greenhouse gas emissions, with a significant focus on methane. This study explores the evolution of Nigeria's climate governance, emphasizing methane emission mitigation. It examines Nigeria's varied emission sources across agriculture, fossil fuel industries, and waste management, underscoring the necessity for sector-specific strategies. The research outlines the methods for identifying emissions, the collaborative efforts with stakeholders, and the resultant action plans. It highlights the pivotal role of the Climate and Clean Air Program (CCAP) and its compliance with the National Climate Change Policy and Response Strategy (NCCPRS) and the Paris Agreement. The paper also stresses the importance of integrating scientific inquiry with practical governance, exploring the benefits of synergistic collaborations. However, it acknowledges the challenges in aligning diverse stakeholder interests. The study reveals Nigeria's proactive and holistic approach to climate governance, particularly concerning methane emissions. It emphasizes that effective climate action requires a blend of policy development, scientific accuracy, and inter-sectoral cooperation. Nigeria's experience offers valuable lessons for other countries in implementing customized climate initiatives, highlighting both the opportunities and complexities involved.
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| spelling | doaj-art-ed754bd558294f838b82f0ed7937e0382025-02-02T19:54:32ZengUniversidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV)The Journal of Engineering and Exact Sciences2527-10752023-11-019910.18540/jcecvl9iss9pp17383-01eDeveloping climate governance strategies in Nigeria: An emphasis on methane emissions mitigationOnwusameka Sonny Ogbowuokara0Tambari Gladson Leton1John Nwenearizi Ugbebor2Ochuko Felix Orikpete3Centre for Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (COHSE), University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria.Centre for Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (COHSE), University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria.Centre for Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (COHSE), University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria.Centre for Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (COHSE), University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria. In the face of escalating global climate change concerns, nations, including Nigeria, are urged to enhance their climate governance strategies. Nigeria, a key player in Africa and particularly susceptible to climate change, confronts the critical task of addressing and mitigating its greenhouse gas emissions, with a significant focus on methane. This study explores the evolution of Nigeria's climate governance, emphasizing methane emission mitigation. It examines Nigeria's varied emission sources across agriculture, fossil fuel industries, and waste management, underscoring the necessity for sector-specific strategies. The research outlines the methods for identifying emissions, the collaborative efforts with stakeholders, and the resultant action plans. It highlights the pivotal role of the Climate and Clean Air Program (CCAP) and its compliance with the National Climate Change Policy and Response Strategy (NCCPRS) and the Paris Agreement. The paper also stresses the importance of integrating scientific inquiry with practical governance, exploring the benefits of synergistic collaborations. However, it acknowledges the challenges in aligning diverse stakeholder interests. The study reveals Nigeria's proactive and holistic approach to climate governance, particularly concerning methane emissions. It emphasizes that effective climate action requires a blend of policy development, scientific accuracy, and inter-sectoral cooperation. Nigeria's experience offers valuable lessons for other countries in implementing customized climate initiatives, highlighting both the opportunities and complexities involved. https://periodicos.ufv.br/jcec/article/view/17383Climate adaptationGreenhouse gas emissionsUrban climateClimate Data. Air Conditioning. EnergyPlusCollaborationCollaborative approach |
| spellingShingle | Onwusameka Sonny Ogbowuokara Tambari Gladson Leton John Nwenearizi Ugbebor Ochuko Felix Orikpete Developing climate governance strategies in Nigeria: An emphasis on methane emissions mitigation The Journal of Engineering and Exact Sciences Climate adaptation Greenhouse gas emissions Urban climate Climate Data. Air Conditioning. EnergyPlus Collaboration Collaborative approach |
| title | Developing climate governance strategies in Nigeria: An emphasis on methane emissions mitigation |
| title_full | Developing climate governance strategies in Nigeria: An emphasis on methane emissions mitigation |
| title_fullStr | Developing climate governance strategies in Nigeria: An emphasis on methane emissions mitigation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Developing climate governance strategies in Nigeria: An emphasis on methane emissions mitigation |
| title_short | Developing climate governance strategies in Nigeria: An emphasis on methane emissions mitigation |
| title_sort | developing climate governance strategies in nigeria an emphasis on methane emissions mitigation |
| topic | Climate adaptation Greenhouse gas emissions Urban climate Climate Data. Air Conditioning. EnergyPlus Collaboration Collaborative approach |
| url | https://periodicos.ufv.br/jcec/article/view/17383 |
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