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Ikechukwu Mbachu
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Desertification is identified as the top nature-based solution issue that should be prioritized by the FCDO in Nigeria over the next 2-3 years. Desertification impacts 15 northern states in Nigeria, affecting over 30 million people and accounting for 35% of the country's total landmass. It is expanding southward at an alarming rate and costs Nigeria billions annually in lost agriculture. Addressing desertification through nature-based solutions would align with Nigeria's commitments under the Paris Agreement while promoting sustainable development and building community resilience. The proposed strategies include scaling up successful projects, leveraging existing programs, building capacity, ensuring social equity, and providing incentives for sustainable land use.

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Identification of a Nature-based solution issue to be prioritized by FCDO over the next 2-3 years By Ikechukwu Mbachu (PhD) 26TH January, 2023
Introduction Nigeria grapples with a myriad of environmental issues Flooding Desertification Erosion Deforestation Choosing a single nature-based solution (NBS) issue as the top priority is a delicate task Source: Pona, et al (2017)
Prioritization Criteria Nature of Impact Scope and extent Urgency Cost Feasibility and Scalability Alignment with Strategic Priorities DESERTIFICATION = HIGH IMPACT NBS ISSUE IN NIGERIA
Why prioritize Desertification? Nature of the issues/challenge: Desertification is an ongoing and continuous hazard Extent of Desertification: Impacts 15 northern states (Olagunju, 2015) These states represent 35% of Nigeria's total landmass (Punch Newspaper, 2020) 1,350 square miles of land is lost to the desert each year (Caron, 2020) Affected Population: Approximately 30 million Nigerians (17% of the population) suffer the consequences of desertification (Ibrahim, et al., 2022) Urgency and Impact Desertification encroaches southward at an alarming rate of 0.6 km per year, engulfing around 351,000 hectares of cropland and rangeland annually (Ibrahim, et al., 2022)
Cost Desertification costs Nigeria an estimated $5.1 billion annually in lost agricultural productivity (Oloukoi, Gbenga, & Langyit, 2018). Agricultural and Livelihoods Loss: Over 40 million people in desert-affected areas threatened by desertification (Isaac, 2017). Alignment with NDC Combating desertification aligns with Nigeria's NDC and its commitment to sustainable land management. Why prioritize Desertification?
How: Proposed Prioritization Strategies Scale-up successful NBS Identify existing successful NBS projects in Nigeria Leverage with existing programs Align desertification initiatives with existing programs Building capacity and networks Prioritize training and knowledge exchange programs for NGOs, communities etc Focus on equity and inclusivity Ensure that NbS benefits reach marginalized communities. Incentivizing sustainable land use Implement financial incentives such as subsidies or carbon credits.
How: Actionable Steps Step 1 Clearly define the objectives and goals for addressing desertification in Nigeria. Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to identify priority areas for intervention and potential NBS solutions. Launch pilot projects for promising NBS technologies in collaboration with local partners. Develop and implement robust M&E systems for all NBS projects. Conduct training workshops and capacity building programs for communities. Initiate policy dialogue with the Nigerian government to identify key policy reforms. Step 2: Scale up successful pilot projects based on M&E data and lessons learned. Advocate for policy reforms through workshops, conferences, and engagement with decision-makers. Step 3: Showcase the success of NBS interventions to attract further investment and support.
Conclusion In summary, combating desertification aligns strategically with FCDO's objectives by promoting sustainable development, building resilience, supporting economic growth, fostering collaboration, and directly contributing to the priorities outlined in Nigeria's NDC. This alignment underscores the effectiveness and relevance of FCDO's interventions in addressing critical environmental challenges.
References Caron, L. (2020). The Threat Multiplier: Analyzing the Relationship between Climate Change and the Emergence of. Harvard University Division of Continuing Education. Retrieved from https://dash.harvard.edu/bitstream/handle/1/37367511/Caron%2C%20Louis-Philippe_2020-Nov.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y Ibrahim, E. S., Ahmed, B., Arodudu, O. T., Abubakar , J. B., Dang, B. A., Mahmoud, M. I., . . . Shamaki, S. B. (2022). Desertification in the Sahel Region: A Product of Climate Change or Human Activities? A Case of Desert Encroachment Monitoring in North-Eastern Nigeria Using Remote Sensing Techniques. Geographies, 2(2), 204-226. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.3390/geographies2020015 Isaac, N. (2017). WDDD: Over 40M Nigerians Affected By Desertification Mahmood. Newspaper. ScienceNigeria. Retrieved from https://sciencenigeria.com/wddd-over-40m-nigerians-affected-by-desertification-mahmood/ Olagunju, T. E. (2015). Drought, desertification and the Nigerian environment:A review. Journal of Ecology and the Natural Environment, 7(7), 196-209. Retrieved from https://academicjournals.org/journal/JENE/article-abstract/4505E2154369 Oloukoi, J., Gbenga, A. E., & Langyit, D. G. (2018). Desertification risk analysis and assessment in Northern Nigeria. Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment, 11, 70-82. Retrieved from https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2352938517300629#:~:text=It%20has%20been%20estimated%20that%2 0between%2050%25%20and%2075%25%20of,desertification%20(Kabara%2C%202013). Pona, H. T., Xiaoli, D., Ayantobo, O. O., & Tetteh, N. D. (2017). Environmental health situation in Nigeria: current status and future needs. Heliyon, 7. Retrieved from https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S2405844021004357 Punch Newspaper. (2020). 35% Nigeria land mass threatened by desertification FG. Punch Newspaper. Retrieved from https://punchng.com/35-nigeria-land-mass-threatened-by-desertification-fg/
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DESERTIFICATION AND NATURE BASED SOLUTIONS IN NIGERIA.pptx

  • 1. Identification of a Nature-based solution issue to be prioritized by FCDO over the next 2-3 years By Ikechukwu Mbachu (PhD) 26TH January, 2023
  • 2. Introduction Nigeria grapples with a myriad of environmental issues Flooding Desertification Erosion Deforestation Choosing a single nature-based solution (NBS) issue as the top priority is a delicate task Source: Pona, et al (2017)
  • 3. Prioritization Criteria Nature of Impact Scope and extent Urgency Cost Feasibility and Scalability Alignment with Strategic Priorities DESERTIFICATION = HIGH IMPACT NBS ISSUE IN NIGERIA
  • 4. Why prioritize Desertification? Nature of the issues/challenge: Desertification is an ongoing and continuous hazard Extent of Desertification: Impacts 15 northern states (Olagunju, 2015) These states represent 35% of Nigeria's total landmass (Punch Newspaper, 2020) 1,350 square miles of land is lost to the desert each year (Caron, 2020) Affected Population: Approximately 30 million Nigerians (17% of the population) suffer the consequences of desertification (Ibrahim, et al., 2022) Urgency and Impact Desertification encroaches southward at an alarming rate of 0.6 km per year, engulfing around 351,000 hectares of cropland and rangeland annually (Ibrahim, et al., 2022)
  • 5. Cost Desertification costs Nigeria an estimated $5.1 billion annually in lost agricultural productivity (Oloukoi, Gbenga, & Langyit, 2018). Agricultural and Livelihoods Loss: Over 40 million people in desert-affected areas threatened by desertification (Isaac, 2017). Alignment with NDC Combating desertification aligns with Nigeria's NDC and its commitment to sustainable land management. Why prioritize Desertification?
  • 6. How: Proposed Prioritization Strategies Scale-up successful NBS Identify existing successful NBS projects in Nigeria Leverage with existing programs Align desertification initiatives with existing programs Building capacity and networks Prioritize training and knowledge exchange programs for NGOs, communities etc Focus on equity and inclusivity Ensure that NbS benefits reach marginalized communities. Incentivizing sustainable land use Implement financial incentives such as subsidies or carbon credits.
  • 7. How: Actionable Steps Step 1 Clearly define the objectives and goals for addressing desertification in Nigeria. Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to identify priority areas for intervention and potential NBS solutions. Launch pilot projects for promising NBS technologies in collaboration with local partners. Develop and implement robust M&E systems for all NBS projects. Conduct training workshops and capacity building programs for communities. Initiate policy dialogue with the Nigerian government to identify key policy reforms. Step 2: Scale up successful pilot projects based on M&E data and lessons learned. Advocate for policy reforms through workshops, conferences, and engagement with decision-makers. Step 3: Showcase the success of NBS interventions to attract further investment and support.
  • 8. Conclusion In summary, combating desertification aligns strategically with FCDO's objectives by promoting sustainable development, building resilience, supporting economic growth, fostering collaboration, and directly contributing to the priorities outlined in Nigeria's NDC. This alignment underscores the effectiveness and relevance of FCDO's interventions in addressing critical environmental challenges.
  • 9. References Caron, L. (2020). The Threat Multiplier: Analyzing the Relationship between Climate Change and the Emergence of. Harvard University Division of Continuing Education. Retrieved from https://dash.harvard.edu/bitstream/handle/1/37367511/Caron%2C%20Louis-Philippe_2020-Nov.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y Ibrahim, E. S., Ahmed, B., Arodudu, O. T., Abubakar , J. B., Dang, B. A., Mahmoud, M. I., . . . Shamaki, S. B. (2022). Desertification in the Sahel Region: A Product of Climate Change or Human Activities? A Case of Desert Encroachment Monitoring in North-Eastern Nigeria Using Remote Sensing Techniques. Geographies, 2(2), 204-226. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.3390/geographies2020015 Isaac, N. (2017). WDDD: Over 40M Nigerians Affected By Desertification Mahmood. Newspaper. ScienceNigeria. Retrieved from https://sciencenigeria.com/wddd-over-40m-nigerians-affected-by-desertification-mahmood/ Olagunju, T. E. (2015). Drought, desertification and the Nigerian environment:A review. Journal of Ecology and the Natural Environment, 7(7), 196-209. Retrieved from https://academicjournals.org/journal/JENE/article-abstract/4505E2154369 Oloukoi, J., Gbenga, A. E., & Langyit, D. G. (2018). Desertification risk analysis and assessment in Northern Nigeria. Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment, 11, 70-82. Retrieved from https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2352938517300629#:~:text=It%20has%20been%20estimated%20that%2 0between%2050%25%20and%2075%25%20of,desertification%20(Kabara%2C%202013). Pona, H. T., Xiaoli, D., Ayantobo, O. O., & Tetteh, N. D. (2017). Environmental health situation in Nigeria: current status and future needs. Heliyon, 7. Retrieved from https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S2405844021004357 Punch Newspaper. (2020). 35% Nigeria land mass threatened by desertification FG. Punch Newspaper. Retrieved from https://punchng.com/35-nigeria-land-mass-threatened-by-desertification-fg/