Leonard Ifeanyi Ugwu, Jr., Ezeme Paulinus Ejiofor, Michael I. Ugwueze, Eze Dennis Nnamdi

Keywords: Climate change, natural resource, eco-violence, water resources, corruption

Abstract

The complex nature of climate change in Nigeria is reflected in environmental degradation, rainfall pattern changes, and global-warming which increases natural resource-related conflicts. Using the Eco-Violence theory, this paper examines the empirical relationship between climate change and natural resource conflicts in Nigeria between 2011 and 2024
by focusing on oil spills, industrial emissions, deforestation and corruption as some of the major catalysts. These fluctuations interfere with the rain pattern and sea level causing droughts, floods and erosion, which increase rivalry in resources such as cropland, water and fisheries. The study’s results reflect a reactive outlook of the Nigerian government, which is more interested in conflict mitigation rather than proactive climate change policies, therefore, maintaining the conflicts over resources. The study’s conclusion reiterates the necessity of harmonized climate and resource management policies that contribute to the attainment of peace, security
and sustainable development. The study recommends that there is need for well-invested policy against climate change that incorporates practitioners
and regulatory agencies in manners that establish the regulation of water
supply, its availability and distribution.

Author Biography

Leonard Ifeanyi Ugwu, Jr., Eze Dennis Nnamdi

Institute of African Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

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Ezeme Paulinus Ejiofor, Michael I. Ugwueze

 Department of Political Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

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