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Sustainable Strategies for Low Carbon Development in Nigeria

Nnaemeka Vincent Emodi, Chinenye Comfort Emodi, Adaeze Saratu Augusta Emodi

Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · pp. 1–10 · Published 21 Apr 2016

10.9734/JSRR/2016/24889

Abstract

This study investigated the possibility of achieving a low carbon development in Nigeria through the application of some sustainable strategies. The investigation was through a review of some low carbon policies applied in some country’s cases. The strategies were then explored to ascertain the possibilities of replication in the Nigerian context. It was necessary due to the increase in climate change activities experienced in Nigeria. The strategies were based on some successful country case in a bid to improve their transition towards a low carbon economy. These strategies applied by other nations were investigated and explored for replication possibilities in the Nigerian context. They include; thinking and adopting the green growth ideology, energy policy reforms, long-term energy planning and target, energy regulations and standards, environmental tax reforms, urban planning, efficient building design, the efficiency of the energy system, efficiency of passenger transport system, and renewable energy options. The low carbon strategies presented in this study can contribute to the achievement of a low-carbon economy in Nigeria and create sustainable development.

Low carbon development sustainable strategies Nigeria case study green growth.

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