IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

IIARD INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (IJGEM )

E-ISSN 2504-8821
P-ISSN 2695-1878
VOL. 10 NO. 12 2024
DOI: 10.56201/ijgem.v10.no12.2024.pg72.74

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Measures to Combat Climate Change and Desertification in Northwestern Nigeria: A Systematic Review

& Abdulrahman, A., Mansur M.A., & Usman, H.

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Abstract

Northwestern Nigeria, an area with dry and semi-arid ecosystems, is facing significant difficulties from climate change and desertification. Agricultural practices, afforestation, renewable energy projects, and governmental interventions are the main topics of this systematic review, which looks at the strategies used to counter these dual challenges. The review summarises the results of government reports, international agency publications, and peer-reviewed works. Important conclusions suggest that although afforestation initiatives and community-based strategies have potential, advancement is hampered by deficiencies in financing, public awareness, and policy enforcement. Strengthening cross-sectoral cooperation, improving climate-resilient agriculture, and expanding renewable energy projects are among the recommendations.

keywords:

Climate Change; Desertification; Northwestern Nigeria; Review and Agriculture

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