The Impact of Global Warming and Desertification on the Nigerian Ecosystem
The Impact of Global warming and Desertification on the Nigerian Ecosystem
SEN 406 Technical Report Writing
Submitted By:-
Tabansi Anthony Uchenna
A00011635.
Prepared For:- Dr. Arthur U. Ume SITC
ABSTRACT
Global warming (climatic change) and Deforestation, has become a reality with disastrous effects on Nigeria’s ecosystem. The seasonal cycles, ecosystem and agriculture including water needs, food production and supply and more are affected by climatic changes. Global warming (climate change) also leads to sea-level rise with its attendant consequences, and includes fiercer weather, increased frequency and intensity of storms, floods, hurricanes, droughts, increased frequency of fires, poverty, malnutrition and series of health and socio-economic consequences. It has a cumulative effect on natural resources and the balance of nature. Desertification in Nigeria arises from the demands of increased populations that settle on the land in order to grow crops and graze animals. However, desertification is presently affecting the eleven northern states and is also considered the most pressing environmental problem and accounts for about 73% out of the estimated total cost of about US$5.110 billion per annum the country is losing arising from environmental degradation (United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, 1999). This paper discusses briefly, the menace of global warming and desertification, the causes of this menace and solutions.
SEN 406 Technical Report Writing
Submitted By:-
Tabansi Anthony Uchenna
A00011635.
Prepared For:- Dr. Arthur U. Ume SITC
ABSTRACT
Global warming (climatic change) and Deforestation, has become a reality with disastrous effects on Nigeria’s ecosystem. The seasonal cycles, ecosystem and agriculture including water needs, food production and supply and more are affected by climatic changes. Global warming (climate change) also leads to sea-level rise with its attendant consequences, and includes fiercer weather, increased frequency and intensity of storms, floods, hurricanes, droughts, increased frequency of fires, poverty, malnutrition and series of health and socio-economic consequences. It has a cumulative effect on natural resources and the balance of nature. Desertification in Nigeria arises from the demands of increased populations that settle on the land in order to grow crops and graze animals. However, desertification is presently affecting the eleven northern states and is also considered the most pressing environmental problem and accounts for about 73% out of the estimated total cost of about US$5.110 billion per annum the country is losing arising from environmental degradation (United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, 1999). This paper discusses briefly, the menace of global warming and desertification, the causes of this menace and solutions.
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