The Implications of Climate Change-related risks on Nigeria’s National Security

August 7, 20190

The Implications of Climate Change-related risks on Nigeria’s National Security

By Abdullahi Murtala and Muhammad Ibrahim Abba Climate change is one of the major global topics of discussion because of its multi-dimensional cons

May 12, 20190

The Impact of Climate Change related Security Risks in Nigeria and Sahel-Saharan states By Abdullahi Murtala

Climate change related security risks induced by extreme weather events pose indirect threat to Sahel-Saharan states. They amplify preexisting natural

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While civilian control of the military is often perceived as an unwanted restriction on the purview of the security sector, it actually boosts the legitimacy, capabilities, and performance of the armed forces.

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@CoalFreeNigeria is launching a campaign against Coal mining in Nigeria!

This campaign is a youth movement calling for government to divest from Coal mining and transition to clean and renewable energy. #ClimateAction #ClimateStrike #CoalFreeNigeria https://t.co/YhjdkiybNn

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"Conflict over grazing land is increasing in West and central Africa due to a combination of climate change, population growth and political instability" https://t.co/T2ydkhG5KX

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Early warning systems for extreme weather and climate events are critical for protecting lives and property and enhancing disaster risk reduction and management says new @IPCC Report. #SRCCL #DRR https://t.co/JE43N7rAXF

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GoroInitiative Retweeted · Umar Farouk Ahmad @pharouknucleus

Very nice article. Climate change should move from topic of discussion to #ClimateActionNow https://t.co/2kabILMjWn

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GoroInitiative Retweeted · Murtala @MurtalaIbin

"Climate change is a direct threat to Nigeria’s national security despite its low contribution to global warming." - amplifies pre-existing natural risks, vulnerabilities, inequalities, unresolved conflicts, cross-border threats and affects military ops".
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The Implications of Climate Change-related risks on Nigeria’s National Security

The Impact of Climate Change related Security Risks in Nigeria and Sahel-Saharan states By Abdullahi Murtala