Authors : Lebari, Gospel Nukoaka; Nna, Nekabari Johnson
Volume/Issue : Volume 6 - 2021, Issue 8 - August
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This paper examined climate change and coping
strategies in the Niger Delta, acknowledging that the Niger
Delta is associated with carbon emissions arising from oil
and gas activities. The paper adopted the Marxist theory
of ecology as the theory guiding the study. Data for this
study were generated primarily using Focus Group
Discussion (FGD) and Key Informant Interview, whereas,
the secondary data were generated from journal articles,
books and book chapters and other relevant documentary
evidences. The generated data was analyzed qualitatively.
The paper found that there exist some measures of coping
(like crop diversification) with the manifestations of
climate change in the region. The paper therefore,
recommends among other things that, the state should
support and train local farmers in region with the right
(modern) tools (local and international) and technology to
cope with the challenge.
Keywords : Climate Change, Coping Strategies, Food Security, Niger Delta