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[Thematic report] Ecosystem change in Nigeria due to climate change |
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by NsikakAbasi Etim Jnr | 23-09-2020 23:38
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An ecosystem is a community of plants and animals living together and interacting with one another and their environment. An ecosystem does not have to cover a large geographical area. It can be as small as a pool of water and as large as the entire earth. There are two main categories of ecosystem, they are : terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem. Aquatic ecosystem is by far the largest of both and they have been impacted in several ways by climate change. Climate change is a significant change in climate over a period of time. The latter has become an issue of rising concern over the years. This has been due to rise in use of fossil fuels in our day-to-day lives and activities which leads to a tremendous increase in the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere. Also, the excessive use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) has contributed immensely to the depletion of our means of protection from the harmful sun’s rays, the ozone layer. Climate change has led to the rising of water levels in oceans, ricers and water bodies present in my country, Nigeria. This is caused by global warming which leads to the melting of glaciers in the colder regions of the world. This melting increases the amount of water present in the nearby water bodies making it to overflow into other water bodies. Flooding and other related natural disasters in Nigeria occur more frequently now than before because of this. These disasters also present certain aftermaths; destruction and damage to lives and property, displacements of individuals and families to other locations and higher grounds. The latter leads to over population of the safe areas and as we know, that could bring several disadvantages to such areas. Some of these include, increase in the population of disease carrying organisms ( such as: mosquitoes) and spread of diseases like malaria, yellow fever. These diseases in some cases lead to death in the rural areas of Nigeria and those without proper medical facilities and equipment. The extreme heat caused by climate change has tremendous effects on farming in Nigeria. Soils are becoming drier, organisms present are migrating or dying, nutrients also face the latter fate as a result of the extreme heat. Deforestation also plays a major role here as the soil is kept bear and is vulnerable to erosion, leaching and many more. This makes it very difficult for farmers to cultivation crops and rear livestock. This is because means through which the soil obtains nutrients such as, soil organisms and moisture are not available. Alternatively, it leads to low quality and little yield of crops planted which can not be suitable for commercial purposes. These and many more have been the plights of farmers in Nigeria of recent times. Unfavourable environmental and weather conditions caused by climate change has led to the migration and extinction of various local species of wildlife from their natural habitat to other regions and communities. Here in Nigeria, a decline in the presence of species common to a specific region or the country as a whole has been observed. These species such as the indigenous monkeys, giraffes, squirrels among others migrate from the unbearable conditions to greener pastures. These species served many purposes, such as identification for the community and the nation, tourism which boosts the nation’s economy and migration/extinction will leave a huge void in the nation as a whole. Listed above are a few of the changes witnessed in the Nigerian Ecosystem due to climate change. |
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10 Comments
Hello Asmita, I'm happy you enjoyed reading my report.
Hello Yasmin and Dolma , thank you from reading my report.
NsikakAbasi Etim Jnr.
Posted 26-09-2020 23:39
Hello Mentor WooJoo,
I totally agree, the 3R rule is very vital for sustenance of our environment.
Best regards,
NsikakAbasi Etim Jnr.
Posted 26-09-2020 23:37
Hello NsikakAbasi,
it's your mentor Woojoo.
Thank you for sharing the current climate issues happening in Nigeria.
I guess many countries in Africa are suffering from flooding,
including Nigeria and other ambassadors' countries.
Poor farming due to climate changes and deforestation would affect people, and even wild animals could starve to death too.
The seasons are changing, and the cycle is changing, in which became unpredictable.
The entire ecosystem including human would be suffering from the consequences
if we don't change our daily lives.
So let's follow the 3R rule well, save energy and water.
Best wishes,
Woojoo
Posted 26-09-2020 02:28
Greetings Nsikakabasi
I hope you are doing well
Thank you so much for very informative and detailed report
Keep writing
Green cheers
Regards
Asmita Gaire
Posted 25-09-2020 16:19
Hi NsikakAbasi Etim Jnr,
It is a good thing that you share what happened in your place. At least a few people are aware of this climate change effect in Nigeria. Hope to read more of your reports.
Regards,
Posted 25-09-2020 13:59
Greetings from Nepal
Thank you for sharing this report on.impact of climate change on your country. Agriculture production is greatly affected by climate which may lead food shortage in future days. Due to melting of glacier, the problem of flooding occurs in our country Nepal this year.
Keep writing keep sharing
We are looking forward to know more from you.
Regards
Dolma
Posted 25-09-2020 12:58
Hello Nsikak,
As a fellow Nigerian, I have also witnessed these dire changes in our ecosystem. I hope we all embrace climate change and act accordingly.
Keep sharing!
Chloe
Posted 25-09-2020 04:12
Hello Puja and Shobha,
Thank you for your wonderful responses. I also believe that we should act and implement working strategy to reduce and mitigate the effects of climate change.
Best regards,
NsikakAbasi Etim Jnr.
Posted 25-09-2020 01:38
Hello Nskabasi,
Greetings from Nepal
Hope YOU are doing well .
It is very sad to hear such types of problems due to climate change to all of us us .We all should act from our own side to mitigate these all problems .
Keep sharing
Regards ,
Shobha
Posted 24-09-2020 19:42
Hello Nsikakabasi Etim Jnr,
Greetings from Nepal!
I hope you are all good.
Firstly, thank you for sharing such an informative report regarding the ecosystem change in Nigeria due to climate change. It is very sad to know about the global warming, migration and extinction of animals and the effects seen in agriculture , there in Nigeria. It has also been the problem of other major countries. Hopefully , we all need to create and implement the climate change focused strategy.
Keep sharing more and more.
With Regards,
Puja Khadka
Posted 24-09-2020 13:24