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Journal of Earth Science & Climatic Change | ISSN: 2157-7617 | Climate 2018 | Volume: 9
5th World Conference on
May 23-24, 2018 | New York, USA
Climate Change and Global Warming
A projection of future climate refugee growth rate in South eastern Nigeria
Patricks-E Chinemerem KSJI
Environment & Millennium Targets Ltd, Nigeria
The aim and objective of this paper was to identify the vulnerability of the people residing within mapped communities to
be exposed to civil conflicts and forced migration that will be wholly attributed to climate change. A case study approach
was adopted to engage people from selected rural communities to share their experiences to civil conflicts and exposure to
migration. Two states Enugu and Ebonyi were selected for this study and in each state; three communities were assessed
and interacted with. A qualitative methodology adopting focus group interview and participatory approach was utilized to
gather facts and data. Major findings indicated that the people residing across selected communities are exposed to growing
frequencies of civil conflicts and possibility of forced migration and taking refuge in IDP camps or neighboring towns. The
struggle for scarce arable and green grazing land, competition for scarce water resources and food security concerns will
increase future civil conflicts and induce high growth rate of climate refugees following current changes in the climate system
and its consequences on vulnerable poor communities in south eastern Nigeria’s Enugu state and Ebonyi state.
Biography
Dr. Patricks-E, Chinemerem is a member of IFTDO Developing Countries Committee & Visiting Lecturer. He is from University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. He has
done his PhD, M.Phil, ., Env Dip NEBOSH, and iCert -Int’l Env. Law, MITD, MNES, MNMGS.
Patricks-E Chinemerem KSJI, J Earth Sci Clim Change 2018, Volulme: 9
DOI: 10.4172/2157-7617-C1-040