Non-Governmental Organisations and Climate Change Action in Nigeria

Zakari F. Zirra; Usman Abu Tom; Modibbo, A.S.

Authors

Zakari F. Zirra Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria.
Usman Abu Tom Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria.
Modibbo, A.S. Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria.

Keywords:

establishes, Convention, United Nations, advocates, climate change action, emerged, mitigation and adaptation

Abstract

Climate change is now a central concern in global governance. Under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), countries are called upon to take measures to reverse the phenomenon. In this regard, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have as key actors in climate change action. In Nigeria, NGOs have been at the forefront of the advocacy for everyone to take action on climate change. This study reveals that even ahead of government, NGOs are the key players in mitigation and adaptation action against climate change. They also have more capacity in the field of environment. Using scholarly works and interview survey, this study establishes the leading role of NGOs in Nigeria’s climate change action. It therefore calls on government to extend full support to the NGOs to facilitate their activities in the field of climate change in the country. It also advocates for domestic carbon market to discourage emission and create a green economy.

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