Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing global environmental crises of our time, and addressing it necessitates that each of us, as citizens, understand our role and the power we hold in advancing climate action in Nigeria. Taking steps, big or small, to reduce greenhouse gasses and adapt to climate change is called climate action. A famous saying goes, “If you want to change the world, start with yourself.
” This reinforces the fact that big changes start with small individual actions. The 2018 IPCC report highlights human activities as a significant contributor to climate change. In Nigeria, climate change impacts the environment, economy, and social fabric; in 2022, flooding displaced 2.
5 million people and caused 662 deaths. Recent flooding events in coastal states like Lagos, caused by torrential rainfall, have highlighted the urgent need for proper adaptation and mitigation strategies to address the climate crisis and build more resilience capacity for Nigerian states. Notably, international and local concerns about climate change’s impact on Nigeria’s food security have heightened.
This is evident as agricultural supply struggles to keep pace with demand under changing climatic conditions, influencing the prices of essential vegetables in markets. Human behavior, a primary driver of climate change, is also vital in mitigating its impacts. Numerous research indicates that effectively addressing the climate crisis through adaptation and mitigation s.
