Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Studies in Nigeria Universities: Achievements, Challenges and Prospects

Akinbami, John-Felix K.; Akinbami, Catherine Abiola Oluwatoyin

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“…In Nigeria, several studies have investigated environmental management practices in higher education institutions. Akinbami et al (2019) found that Nigerian universities have implemented various environmental management measures but there is still much room for improvement. Oyelere et al (2018) found that higher education institutions in Nigeria can improve their environmental performance by adopting sustainable practices, such as energy saving measures and mitigation strategies waste, implementation of EMA in higher education institutions in Nigeria can lead to improved environmental performance and cost savings.…”

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Environmental Management Accounting in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions

2024

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The study Environmental Management Accounting (EMA) is a method that integrates financial and environmental data to enhance decision-making processes, thereby enhancing environmental performance and cost reduction. In Nigeria, tertiary institutions have significant environmental impacts due to their size, activities, and resource use. Implementing EMA in these institutions could help reduce these impacts while improving their financial performance. However, Nigerian tertiary institutions face challenges in managing their environmental impacts due to inadequate funding, lack of awareness, and insufficient regulatory frameworks. Furthermore, there is a lack of research on EMA in higher education institutions in Nigeria, indicating the need for further research. These studies have found that Nigerian universities have implemented various environmental management measures, but there is still much room for improvement. The major aim of this study is to assess the level of awareness, adoption, and implementation of EMA practices in Nigerian tertiary institutions, including universities, colleges, and polytechnics. The research employs a descriptive research approach, using a questionnaire as the primary data gathering tool. The population targeted selected tertiary institutions in Oyo State, including universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. The data collected from the questionnaire was analyzed using SPSS, frequency distribution table, and hypothesis testing. The findings indicate a strong perception among respondents that tertiary institutions in Nigeria have a significant impact on the environment, with many admitting to contributing to environmental degradation. However, there are significant gaps in understanding and awareness, suggesting the need for a tailored approach to EMA implementation. Management involvement plays a critical role in the adoption and implementation of EMA in Nigerian tertiary institutions, but there is a significant proportion of neutral or opposing views, indicating a clear understanding of the impact of management involvement on EMA implementation.

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Environmental Management Accounting in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions

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“…Their role will fuel National governance and policy making on climate as well as identify missing gaps in potentials for climate research and studies. Akinbami and Akinbami (2017) suggest in their study that positive measures of achievement from research evidence could shape climate policy and management while exposing challenges and missing gaps which should attract university researchers in Nigeria. This paper therefore appraises the role of education in achieving SDG 13 in Nigeria and highlights the activities of Universities and research institutions as collaborators.…”

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An Appraisal of Nigeria’s Progress in Achieving the SDG-13 Climate Action Goal

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Akintunde²,

Goyol³

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The impacts of climate change on the planet are increasingly felt with projections suggesting even greater impacts in the immediate term and, as such, the need for concerted efforts directed at curbing them. Although Nigeria battles with huge development needs, and its economy is confronted with a rapidly deteriorating fiscal space and rising levels of debt, the country has shown commitment to achieving the United Nations 2015 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by 2030. This situation creates a gap between the SDG agenda and the workability of the goal. This paper appraises efforts made by Nigeria’s Federal Government to achieve the Climate Action Goal by 2030. The country’s level of implementation of the set SDG 13 was, first, evaluated using the Environmental Performance Index (EPI). Subsequently, the role of the Anthony Nyong Climate Centre of Excellence (ANCCE) towards achieving the SDG 13 was explored. Results from the 2018 EPI scorecard ranks Nigeria 100th (54.76%) out of 180 countries on 24 performance indicators across ten categories covering environmental health and ecosystem vitality. Similarly, results from SDG index and dashboard, places Nigeria at 42nd (47.07%) out of 56 African countries. Even though these results show that ‘challenges remain’ in achieving climate action, Nigeria is on track toward achieving the SDG agreement. Furthermore, the establishment of ANCCE has so far achieved building of partnerships with organizations and other universities locally and internationally, capacity building among academics and the establishment of a waste management project in a tertiary institution in the country. A bottom-up approach aimed at achieving Climate action through activities of similar centers that can provide insight into a country’s best practices and contribute in many ways to achieving the SDG 13 in Nigeria are suggested.

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Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Studies in Nigeria Universities: Achievements, Challenges and Prospects

Cited by 2 publications

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Environmental Management Accounting in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions

Environmental Management Accounting in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions

An Appraisal of Nigeria’s Progress in Achieving the SDG-13 Climate Action Goal

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