Climate Change and Food Security in the Nigeria's Niger Delta
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2011
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Ilorin Journal of Sociology
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This paper examines climate change and food security in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. the study focused on the Niger Delta because of the peculiarity of the region in the area of oil exploration related activities. causing emission of green house gases. The study provides background information on the interrelationship between climate change and food security in Niger Delta of Nigeria, and ways to deal with the new threat. It also highlighted the way forward for the agriculture sector in the area, as well as describing how all stakeholders can contribute to reduce the climate challenge and ensure sustainable food production in the area.
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Climate change, Food security, Gas Flaring, Oil Spillage, Oil exploration