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IIARD INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (IJGEM )

E-ISSN 2504-8821
P-ISSN 2695-1878
VOL. 10 NO. 1 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56201/ijgem.v10.no1.2024.pg19.35

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Climate Change and its Threat to Food and Human Security: A Focus on Nigeria

Joseph Kwesi Asomah, Emmanuel Owoeye, Favour Onaskohare Okunbi, Mildred Emegha

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Abstract

This study investigates the profound implications of climate change on agriculture and human security in Nigeria. Employing a qualitative research methodology, the research conducts a meticulous literature review, revealing the direct and indirect impacts of climate change on food security. The vulnerability of the agricultural sector to changing weather patterns is underscored, anticipating reduced crop yields and livestock productivity. While the subtle nature of climate change initially downplays its direct threat to human security, the study recognizes its severe consequences globally and particularly in Nigeria. The effects exacerbate existing vulnerabilities, impacting the well-being of the population. Adaptation and resilience strategies, including climate-smart agriculture and drought-resistant crops, have been implemented in response to climate challenges. The conclusion emphasizes climate change as a significant threat to food and human security in Nigeria, necessitating comprehensive policies. Recommendations include strengthening agricultural resilience, improving smallholder farmers' access to inputs, enhancing climate information availability, and investing in climate-resilient infrastructure. Proactive measures are essential for mitigating climate change impacts, ensuring the well-being

keywords:

Climate change, Food security, Human security, Nigeria.

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