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Achieving sustainability in civil engineering projects in Nigeria: a case for climate change
Daudu, Bankole Zakharova, Julia
Daudu, Bankole
Zakharova, Julia
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2025-02-28
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This paper investigates the nexus between infrastructure and climate change in Nigeria, particularly amidst rapid urbanization. Employing a qualitative methodology, the study delves into industry perspectives, prevailing sustainable practices, and recommendations through in-depth interviews with ten seasoned professionals spanning Nigeria's six geopolitical zones. Study findings underscore a growing awareness of climate change, manifested through tangible impacts like flooding, heatwaves, loss of livelihood, biodiversity loss, desertification, and health repercussions. However, a noticeable knowledge gap persists, particularly concerning the implications for the built environment. Encouragingly, participants are already incorporating certain sustainable practices such as green land conservation, renewable energy, and low-carbon materials, albeit predominantly in highway and building projects. The study highlights an urgent imperative to expedite the construction industry's shift toward climate-conscious practices. This necessitates robust interventions encompassing awareness campaigns, legislative measures, incentives, and fostering public-private collaboration. The study underscores that as Nigeria progresses towards its infrastructure development ambitions, overlooking the sector's environmental implications risks exacerbating emissions.
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Daudu, B., Zakharova, J. and Daniel, E.I. (2024) Achieving sustainability in civil engineering projects in Nigeria: a case for climate change. The 14th International Conference on Construction in the 21st century (CITC-14), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2nd-5th September, 2024.
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Paper presented at the 14th International Conference on Construction in the 21st century (CITC-14), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2nd-5th September, 2024.
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2640-1177