The role of wetlands in mitigating the effect of climate change in Nigeria
This chapter reviews the place of wetlands in climate change within the overall frame of environmental resource planning. This is against the background of the importance of wetlands as environmental resources which have been described as the kidneys of the landscape as a result of its hydrological...
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| description | This chapter reviews the place of wetlands in climate change within the overall frame of environmental resource planning. This is against the background of the importance of wetlands as environmental resources which have been described as the kidneys of the landscape as a result of its hydrological and chemical functions and as atmospheric carbon sinks which stabilize the climate. The study reviewed mitigating and adapting measures in literatures that may be adopted in Nigeria in order to enhance the potentials of wetland resources in the country. The chapter asserts that the declining environmental resource base of the country is mainly due to anthropogenic influences because wetlands in Nigeria are largely exploited for economic gains and are basically used for subsistence living or for physical development. Statistical data from the government shows that 60 % of Nigerian population depend solely on the natural resource base and are engaged in farming, cattle rearing, and fishing. This chapter provides measures which include restoration programs, reduction of further disturbance on wetlands, and legislative and policy formulations for protecting wetlands which are considered appropriate and can contribute greatly in mitigating climate change when properly harnessed as a way forward toward climate change mitigation and adaptation. |
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| spelling | utm.eprints-747512017-11-26T07:33:56Z http://eprints.utm.my/74751/ The role of wetlands in mitigating the effect of climate change in Nigeria Medugu, N. I. GE Environmental Sciences This chapter reviews the place of wetlands in climate change within the overall frame of environmental resource planning. This is against the background of the importance of wetlands as environmental resources which have been described as the kidneys of the landscape as a result of its hydrological and chemical functions and as atmospheric carbon sinks which stabilize the climate. The study reviewed mitigating and adapting measures in literatures that may be adopted in Nigeria in order to enhance the potentials of wetland resources in the country. The chapter asserts that the declining environmental resource base of the country is mainly due to anthropogenic influences because wetlands in Nigeria are largely exploited for economic gains and are basically used for subsistence living or for physical development. Statistical data from the government shows that 60 % of Nigerian population depend solely on the natural resource base and are engaged in farming, cattle rearing, and fishing. This chapter provides measures which include restoration programs, reduction of further disturbance on wetlands, and legislative and policy formulations for protecting wetlands which are considered appropriate and can contribute greatly in mitigating climate change when properly harnessed as a way forward toward climate change mitigation and adaptation. Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2015 Book Section PeerReviewed Medugu, N. I. (2015) The role of wetlands in mitigating the effect of climate change in Nigeria. In: Handbook of Climate Change Adaptation. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp. 551-564. ISBN 978-364238670-1 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84944586211&doi=10.1007%2f978-3-642-38670-1_26&partnerID=40&md5=59d855bdfa1893cba83d68d972d8dd8c |
| spellingShingle | GE Environmental Sciences Medugu, N. I. The role of wetlands in mitigating the effect of climate change in Nigeria |
| title | The role of wetlands in mitigating the effect of climate change in Nigeria |
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