Impact of Climate Change and Environmental Conditions on Economic Development in Nigeria

  • Chimaobi V Okolo Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria
  • Chukwuma Paul Adilieje University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus
  • Kenneth Anayo Okpala APIN Public Health Initiatives State Lead Health Systems Strengthening
Keywords: climate change, GHG emission, deforestation

Abstract

This study investigated the impact of climate change and environmental conditions on economic development in Nigeria. The main objective of the study is to analyze the impact of climate change and environmental conditions on economic development in Nigeria. The research objectives, questions, and hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The study utilized primary sources and the researchers administered questionnaires to 100 respondents. The study applied Linear Regression statistics to analyze the data. The findings showed a moderate relationship between GHG emissions and economic development. Also, the results indicated that deforestation negatively impacted on the economic development in Nigeria. Based on the findings, the study recommends that mitigation strategies should be strengthened for GHG emissions, focusing on reducing sector-specific vulnerabilities. Also, there’s need to develop and enforce sustainable forest management practices to balance economic and environmental needs.

Author Biographies

Chimaobi V Okolo, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria

Department of Economics

Chukwuma Paul Adilieje, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus

Institute for Development Studies

Published
2025-05-25
How to Cite
Okolo, C. V., Adilieje, C. P., & Okpala, K. A. (2025). Impact of Climate Change and Environmental Conditions on Economic Development in Nigeria. ESUT JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, 10(2). Retrieved from https://www.esutjss.com/index.php/ESUTJSS/article/view/274
Issue
Vol 10 No 2 (2025)
Section
Articles

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