Climate Change and Politics of Regional Security in the Niger Delta Region, Nigeria: Implications for Peace, Stability, and Resource Management

The paper explores the complex interplay of climate change, environmental degradation, resource conflicts, and social inequalities in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Drawing on focus group discussions, literature review, and other data sources, the study highlights the importance of understanding local experiences and perspectives in promoting adaptive capacity, resilience, and peace in the region. The findings suggest that traditional knowledge and practices can play a valuable role in addressing climate change and security challenges, and that marginalised groups, including women and youth, are often excluded from decision-making processes. The research also reveals the potential for innovative community-driven initiatives to support adaptive capacity and resilience in the Niger Delta, and highlights the importance of participatory and democratic governance approaches for addressing the underlying causes of resource conflicts and environmental degradation. In conclusion, this study contributes to our understanding of the complex and interconnected challenges facing the Niger Delta region, and suggests that promoting resilience and peace requires a holistic and multi-faceted approach that draws on local knowledge and practices, engages marginalised groups, and fosters democratic governance.