CLIMATE VARIABILITY AND NATURAL RESOURCE CONFLICTS IN NIGERIA: Practical Solutions for Ending Protracted Crises

CLIMATE VARIABILITY AND NATURAL RESOURCE CONFLICTS IN NIGERIA: Practical Solutions for Ending Protracted Crises

This Policy Brief draws on a NISER Study on Climate Variability and Resource Conflicts in Nigeria.

Climate variability refers to aspects of the climate of a region such as rainfall and temperature deviating from
their long-term average. These changes could exert severe stress on natural resources, for example, less
availability of water resources for livelihood activities particularly for agriculture, domestic uses,
ecosystems, etc., all of which lead to the widespread clash of interests among different persons, groups, communities that desperately need the scarce water resources for diverse livelihood activities.

Drawing on NISER study data, this policy brief examines the resultant conflicts and recommends practical solutions.