Assessing The Economic Fallout Of Climate Change In Nigeria With Special Edge Of Tourism Industry: Challenges And Policy Implementations

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to examine the impact of climate change on the Nigerian economy, particularly the tourism industry. The study found that global warming and climate change have increased significantly over the past two decades. Over 830 kilometers of Nigerian coastline are under threat from flooding, erosion, water and climate. Communities in the Niger Delta state on the Atlantic coast have lost or fear losing their homes and lands due to rocks crashing into their beaches. Forests have been destroyed due to desertification. The frequency of natural disasters in the country is linked to climate change. As a result, increased demand for food has led to widespread conflict. Coastal areas such as Delta, Bayelsa, Anambra, Lagos and Kogi are most at risk from the effects of climate change. Heatwaves, droughts, inland floods, wildfires and coastal flooding are the biggest impacts of climate change. The effects of climate change can cost homeowners thousands of Naira. The tourism industry is very sensitive to the effects of climate change. The weather is vital for tourists. Climate change will cause changes in biodiversity, which will affect ecotourism. Rising temperatures shorten the sports season, shortening the life of the resort. The role of tourism industry in economy of Nigeria is not significant. Therefore, Federal Government and State Governments need to implement policies to reduce the financial impacts of climate change.