Climate justice in land use planning: Exploring the potential and challenges of nature-based solutions integration in Nigeria
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) offer resilience to climate change but face integration barriers in Nigerian land use policies. Policy reforms are needed for equitable climate adaptation, especially in informal settlements.
Area Of Science
- Environmental Science
- Urban Planning
- Climate Change Adaptation
Background
- Land use management is crucial for climate change adaptation and sustainability.
- Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) provide climate resilience and co-benefits but raise climate justice concerns.
- Integrating NbS into urban planning requires addressing equitable benefit distribution and potential social inequalities.
Purpose Of The Study
- To identify barriers within Nigerian land use policies hindering NbS integration and climate adaptation.
- To explore pathways for policy reforms that promote inclusive and effective climate adaptation strategies.
- To provide actionable insights for policymakers and planners in Nigeria's climate adaptation landscape.
Main Methods
- Qualitative research involving policymakers, planners, and stakeholders.
- Analysis of existing land use policies, including the Land Use Act of 1978.
- Examination of challenges in informal settlements and their impact on climate adaptation.
Main Results
- Nigerian land use policies are fragmented and ambiguous, impeding NbS integration.
- The Land Use Act of 1978 marginalizes stakeholders in informal settlements, hindering climate adaptation.
- Significant barriers exist in policy implementation, community engagement, and participatory decision-making for NbS.
Conclusions
- Policy reforms are essential to overcome barriers to NbS integration in Nigeria.
- Inclusive land use planning is critical for effective and equitable climate adaptation.
- Strengthening community engagement and participatory approaches will enhance NbS sustainability and climate resilience.
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