Abstract
The vulnerability of transportation systems in Nigeria to climate change has been lucidly illustrated with the 2012 flooding which ravaged more than 12 states of the federation, resulted in the death of 363 people and displaced more than 2 million persons. Currently (October, 2022), more than seven states of the federation is experiencing unprecedented flooding. While the impacts of these and similar climate-induced events are yet to be fully determined, anecdotal observation indicates that the transportation systems in Nigeria have experienced a deleterious impact with roads and rails distributions systems placed on a hold. As more research explore the impact and response of climate change in Nigeria, little efforts have been made to address transportation risks, resilience and adaptation strategies in Nigeria. Thus the need to build resilience and adaption towards climate change induced disruption and destruction of road transportation systems in Nigeria. This paper promotes not only policy implications, but practical consideration for addressing climate risks, resilience and adaptions, specifically in the context of road and rail transportation systems in Nigeria. Furthermore, this paper provides a detailed analysis of how transportation systems can be effectively managed to minimize their contributions towards climate change emissions, which is a leading cause of global climate change.
Presenters
Njikoka OgbuokebeSenior Mechanical Engineer, Road Transport and Mass Transit Administration, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Abuja Capital Territory, Nigeria
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Human Impacts and Responsibility
KEYWORDS
SUSTAINABLE HUMAN MOBILITY PLANNING; TRANSPORTATION ADAPTATION, TRANSPORTATION-RESILIENCE NEXUS
