The dilemma of the concept of sustainable development lagos. We also look for ways to bring environmental and social benefits to the communities where we operate. This is important because of the recent central bank of nigeria. Environmental education and the challenges of sustainable development in nigeria sunday d. Science education and sustainable development in nigeria. Through these caused environmental degradation and several other hazardous effects such as, and has led to low socio sustainable development. The basis of environmental policy in nigeria is contained in the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria. The university of ibadan, nigeria also offers environmental or sustainability studies as a major or minor programme. The research examined these concepts, principles and attributes in understanding sustainable and green construction as well as current practices and challenges of sustainable construction in lagos, nigeria. Quality education however leads to acquisition of relevant skills and knowledge required for sustainable development and could be achieved through formal and informal education. This writer had the opportunity to witness firsthand both the destitution and the unexplored promise that characterize nigers state. Local empowerment and environmental management project leemp.
Jul 12, 2014 oil in nigeria in the 1990s, nigeria became notorious for conflict linked to oil development in the niger river delta. Environmental impact assessment eia has evolved and become part of major project requirement in many countries including nigeria for the attainment of sustainable development and reduction of poverty. The content and years of basic education differs around the world. Development goals mdgs, environmental sustainability is the seventh goal of the scheme. Nigeria endorses the secretary generals strategy on womens and childrens health, and affirms that the initiatives is in full alignment to our existing countryled efforts through the national health plan and strategies targeted for implementation for the period 2010 2015, with a focus on the mdgs in the first instance and the. The conflict was capped by the 1995 execution of eight environmental activists, including nobel peace prize nominee ken sarowiwa who led opposition to shell oils activities in the ogoni homeland. Need of sustainable environment is an obligation rather than a will, in order to survive. In addition the utilization of solid mineral resources is well aligned with the banks country partnership strategy, which is placing a strong focus on. The relationship between corporate sustainability reporting. Through these caused environmental degradation and several other hazardous effects such as. Sustainable design strategies for eko atlantic city nigeria. By far the most serious manifestation of the problem was the terrorist attacks unleashed on the country by the islamic militant group known as boko haram. A landlocked country in west africa, it is plagued by drought. Nigeria is not the enactment of laws and regulations but the implementation of the same.
The role of mass media anatsui, tina chinemere department of mass communication babcock university, iishanremo, ogun sate, nigeria. Adekanye, elizabeth adetoun university of lagos, akoka,nigeria. It was concluded that oil producing firms need to subject themselves to the fair requirements of. This shell sustainability report covers our social, safety and environmental performance in 2019 and significant events for us during the year. Legal mechanism for achieving environmental sustainability. We seeks to highlight a range of topical environment and d. Meanwhile, donor funding opportunities are declining, while local sources of funding remain scarce. Nigeria can achieve greatness, but needs to embrace.
Principles of sustainable construction cover four attributes. In addition the utilization of solid mineral resources is well aligned with the banks country partnership strategy, which is placing a strong focus on nonoil growth sectors of the economy. Challenges to environmental regulations in nigeria a significant issue affecting regulation enforcement in nigeria is the lack of a national database on environmental quality solomon et al. Environmental education and the challenges of sustainable development in nigeria by sunday d. Sustainable water development program for rural nigeria. The 20 cso sustainability index for subsaharan africa vii. An assessment of nigerias rural development policy for sustainable environmental development in nigeria an assessment of nigerias rural development policy for sustainable environmental development in nigeria abstract the development of rural areas and particularly in developing societies has remained a challenge to policy makers, and developments. Otunba offices designed by domaine public architects was awarded a commendation by the international jury in the offices category. Jul 21, 2015 most energy laws in nigeria do not sufficiently protect the environment, and this causes environmental problems. Handbook of sustainability science and research walter leal. Environews nigeria attempt to provide you with comprehensive and current news, information on environment. A critical look at the nigerdelta region of nigeria will go to buttress the fact that the major cause of the militancy problem is as a result of poor environmental management. University of illinois at urbanachampaign, ebonyi state university epa project officer.
The paper further examines the key provisions of various extant legislations and policies on renewable energy existing in nigeria, and highlights the key policy thrust in these legislative instruments. This study examined the annual reports of eight 8 banks in nigeria for the presence or absence of sustainability reporting. Oil is the primary base of nigerias economy and is also the cause of major environmental and social problems in the niger delta region of nigeria. Though consistently ranking near the bottom of the uns human development index, niger is forecasted to have one of the fastest growing economies in 2012. This study concludes by making recommendations concerning target audience, program content, and the demo. Access to clean modern energy services is an enormous challenge facing the african continent because energy is fundamental for socioeconomic development and poverty eradication. Download the environmental guidelines and standards for the petroleum industry in nigeria egaspin 2002. Sustainable or green construction in lagos, nigeria. Over the years, oil exploration, production, and refinement in nigeria has resulted in various environmental and ecological problems. The awareness imperative 43 and whether government or private media are most central to spreading information about the environment. Does it make sense for nations struggling to modernize and feed their own people.
Sustainable water development program for rural nigeria final report top of page the perspectives, information and conclusions conveyed in research project abstracts, progress reports, final reports, journal abstracts and journal publications convey the viewpoints of the principal investigator and may not represent the views and policies of. Mining, minerals and sustainable development mmsd iied. Pdf a study of environmental awareness and attitudes in. Afp photodon emmert in september this year, under a relatively quiet banner, the sustainable development goals. Provides tangible examples from various countries of how the link between sustainable development and research. Situation in federal republic of nigeria being country report presented at the workshop on environment statistics held in dakar, senegal 28th february 4th march 2005 by the nigerian participants. What does sustainability look like for emerging economies. Pdf the environmental guidelines and standards for the. The 20 cso sustainability index for subsaharan africa. Oil in nigeria in the 1990s, nigeria became notorious for conflict linked to oil development in the niger river delta. Environmental pollution and sustainable development in nigeria abah emmanuel ogbonna 1department of public administration, ebonyi state university, abakaliki. Sustainability of local empowerment and environmental. This study aims to discuss the interior design elements in the dimension of sustainability. The dearth of environmental data int j environ sci nat res 15.
Wonah department of political and administrative studies, faculty of social sciences, university of port harcourt. Almost all the rural communities in the country are underdeveloped. National environmental standards and regulations enforcement. The relationship between corporate sustainability reporting and profitability and shareholders fund in nigerian banks. Greening initiatives in nigeria a good example of greening effort in nigeria is the use of solar energy lighting in the federal university of technology akure. Sustainable design strategies for eko atlantic city by bukky oyedeji s uperstition, cautious optimism, overwhelming rage and complete distrust, these are the range of emotions elicited from residents of lagos state in an anonymous online survey on the eko atlantic city project. Sustainability in the area of energy is of great important to any plans for overall sustainability given i the pervasiveness of energy use, ii its importance in economic development and living standards, and iii the significant impacts that energy processes and systems have had, and continue to have, on the environment. Sustainability in the area of energy is of great important to any plans for overall sustainability given i the pervasiveness of energy use, ii its importance in economic development and living standards, and iii the significant impacts that energy processes and systems. Nigeria sustainable development the united nations.
Sustainability assessment of rice husk ash sustainability requirement highly degree of sustainability likely unlikely available and useable v nontoxic v recycled and recyclable v renewable v. However, there remains much to be done by way of actually developing the mechanism and legislative backing for reconciling environmental imperatives with developmental goals. Apr 10, 2012 toward a sustainability framework for development in niger the concept of sustainability is catching on in the developed world, but how does it fare in the developing world. Legal and institutional framework for promoting environmental. Jul 23, 2012 access to clean modern energy services is an enormous challenge facing the african continent because energy is fundamental for socioeconomic development and poverty eradication. The data describe the average use of chemical and mineral fertilizers per area of cropland arable land and permanent crops at national, regional, and global level in a time series from 2002 to 2014the data describe the average use of chemical and mineral fertilizers per area of cropland arable land and permanent crops at national, regional, and global level in a time series from 2002 to 2015. In countries where development requires resources, how can a philosophy marked by. Prospects for achieving sustainable development through the. The study concluded that, in order to achieve environmental sustainability, nigeria should introduce renewable sources into her energy mix through strategies that discourage carbon energy. The paper notes that the undemocratic and corrupt nature of the nigerian state have rendered impotent the. Environmental sustainability in interior design elements.
In nigeria, an increased level of consciousness is observable with regard to the complex relationship that exists between development and the quality of the environment. Pursuant to section 20 of the constitution, the state is empowered to protect and improve the environment and safeguard the water, air and land, forest and wildlife of nigeria. D department of educational foundations, university of portharcourt, port harcourt. Legal mechanism for achieving environmental sustainability in. Income and employment generation for sustainable development in nigeria. Usa, april 1926 2002 2 contact ifeanyi tim anago esq.
Owing to over exploitation of these natural resources, nigeria is confronted by the following major problems. In order to do this, the paper examines critically. Presentations ppt, key, pdf logging in or signing up. Nigeria, the discovery of oil in the niger delta and other mineral resources such as tin in the jos plateau and their exploitation paved way for environmental hazards in nigeria. Ecotourism is a subcomponent of the field of sustainable tourism. On energy for sustainable development in nigeria sciencedirect. Nigeria nigeria a a heightened state of insecurity has dogged nigeria over the last year, impacting seriously the media both directly and indirectly.
Prospects for achieving sustainable development through. Assessment of sustainability reporting in nigerian industrial. Toward a sustainability framework for development in niger. There is no doubt that the present power crisis afflicting nigeria will persist unless the government diversifies the energy. Sustainable water development program for rural nigeria epa grant number. Download fulltext pdf a study of environmental awareness and attitudes in ibadan, nigeria article pdf available in human and ecological risk assessment 183. The mining, minerals and sustainable development project mmsd was a. Sustainable water development program for rural nigeria investigators. Remediation issues in the niger delta shell nigeria nigeria. Environmental pollution and sustainable development in nigeria. An examination of environmental degradation associated with land use types. Environmental impact assessment as a tool for sustainable development.
Nov 26, 2015 president of nigeria muhammadu buhari. Introduction poverty and deprivation in the rural areas have been serious issues in nigeria. Environmental policy and its enforcement in nigeria. Csos face a difficult and unclear legal framework that gives the government wide latitude to interfere in their abilities to form and operate. Nigeria sustainable development knowledge platform. But the role of the private sector in delivering these goals will be. The paper examines the impact of the nature and character of the nigerian state and its environmental policy on the achievement of sustainable development in nigeria. Omole catherine ohunene 1, ozoji bernadette ebele 2. Remediation issues in the niger delta in shell in nigeria, we operate in a way that reduces as far as possible the environmental impact of our activities. Role of ecotourism in sustainable development intechopen. Issues in environmental management for sustainable.
Today, 60% to 70% of the nigerian population does not have access to electricity. On this note, this paper looked at the relationship between good governance and environmental sustainability in lagos state. Registered quantity surveyor and attorneyatlaw paulb nigeria limited plot 284, parakou crescent wuse, 11, abuja nigeria tel. D department of economics, university of portharcourt, portharcourt. An overview of the legal and regulatory framework for. There is no doubt that the present power crisis afflicting nigeria will persist unless the government diversifies the energy sources in. Adekanye, elizabeth adetoun university of lagos, akoka, nigeria. Unfortunately, low quality of education is often received in poor regions or in countries where resources are not properly managed. Sustainability, interior design, interior design elements 1. This approach will provide a free indicator of the real level and visibility of growth, income and. European journal of sustainable development 2014, 3, 1, 3346 issn. Environmental impact assessment as a tool for sustainable.
Assessment of sustainability reporting in nigerian. First, solid mineral resources are economically, socially and environmentally crucial for nigeria. The practice of interior design is also considered in the context of sustainability. A and freestone, d eds, international law and sustainable development. The nigerian experience fig xxii international congress washington, d. Recognizing the human and environmental tragedy associated with oil contamination in the ogoni region where oil.
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