Abstract
Climate change is a major driver of migration and social conflict globally. In Nigeria, environmental degradation and extreme weather events in Northern and other regions have pushed many people to migrate toward less-affected areas like Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State. Uzo Uwani LGA’s fertile agricultural lands, abundant water bodies and economic opportunities provide refuge for displaced populations seeking more secure livelihoods. The objective of the study is to examine the causes and consequences of climate change-induced migration into Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area focusing on its nexus with conflict-related crimes. The central hypothesis is that climate-driven migration intensifies competition over scarce resources thus escalating social tensions and crime in host communities. The research adopts a sequential mixed methods design, beginning with the distribution of 150 structured questionnaires, which is complemented with in-depth interviews, all intended to capture public perception and experiences on climate-induced migration and its attendant consequences. While the quantitative data will be analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 20) software to identify trends and relationships, qualitative data will be analyzed thematically using Nvivo software to uncover underlying social dynamics and response strategies. This comprehensive approach aims to offer a robust understanding of how climate impacts fuel migration and amplify conflict-related crimes in Uzo-Uwani LGA of Enugu State.
Presenters
Gloria Ekenedilichukwu AmadiLecturer, Institute of Climate Change Studies, Energy and Environment, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Human Impacts and Responsibility
KEYWORDS
Keywords: Climate Change and Environmental Stressors, Displacement, Resource Scarcity, Social
