Nigeria Can Make Sustainability and Climate Action Work

Nigeria is a little bit slow in embracing sustainability and making natural resource conservation work for tomorrow’s generation. The country does, however, feel the impact of climate change, having experienced a temperature rise of 0.8-degree Celcius lately.

The idea of leaving the planet a better place for children drives most people, but there others refusing to identify with the issues. They are part of the population that depends on the government to take the necessary action.

Achieving sustainability and climate actions in Nigeria

Climate change is not only the government’s problem, and anyone can hardly expect them to lead environmental actions. Climate activists from around the world are making major efforts to stir not just governments but also people into action. Being responsible for the environment cannot be stressed enough and should be fused into daily routines.

In Business

• Businesses and companies in Nigeria can begin by employing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals which aims to half emissions by 2030. A single transport system for all company workers and the use of public transportation will count as an effort.
• The idea of energy-saving bulbs is to avoid misuse of power supply and companies can impose this.
• The use of plastic materials in Nigeria is a time bomb waiting to explode. People care less about the ocean and beaches have more plastic bottles than people. There are ways to recycle and people can take waste to places like COO RecyclePoints.

At Home and Schools

• Environmental science students in Nigerian Universities already understand better and schools are broadcasting centres. If the students are taught, the rest of the country will learn from them.
• Living a luxury life does not stop anyone from living sustainably in Nigeria, you can achieve both.
• Consider using vinegar and water for house cleaning to avoid the use of detergent which transports chemicals to water systems in cities.
• Grow gardens at the backyard of your home.
• Reduce the habit of leaving air conditioners running all day while out.

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