2025/05/21 by Tosin Bamidele, Gabriel Zhiri
#Climate Change Adaptation #Economic Forces #Household Strategies #Rising Temperatures #Tropical Savannah
paper · doi:10.7275/fabos.2422
In recent years, the northern regions of Nigeria, particularly those within the country’s tropical savannah climate, have experienced increasingly severe temperature rises. These changes have had widespread implications on local communities, affecting everything from agriculture to daily life. The climate shift has been accompanied by changing strategies within households to navigate the changing landscape. This study aims to explore the coping mechanisms of households within the region, where rising temperatures have profoundly impacted their livelihood and living conditions. This research seeks to address a critical question: Are the adaptations observed in these households driven by the immediate impacts of climate change, or are broader economic transformations reshaping how these communities respond to environmental stress? By investigating the intersection of climate change adaptation and economic necessity, the study seeks to understand whether household strategies are reactive to rising temperatures or part of a larger, economy-driven shift in livelihoods. Through qualitative interviews, the study will explore how local knowledge, cultural practices, and economic activities are being reshaped in response to the dual pressures of climate change and evolving economic circumstances and how these factors influence decisions related to migration, energy use, and resource management. This research provides critical insights into developing regions, where the impacts of climate change are also felt but often intertwined with economic instability. The findings aim to contribute to a deeper understanding of how vulnerable populations are adapting in the face of dual crises, and what lessons can be learned to inform future climate resilience and economic policy frameworks.