ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

This groundbreaking compilation offers an authoritative examination of Nigeria's complex environmental landscape, bringing together expert perspectives on urban development, resource management, and environmental challenges facing Africa's most populous nation. Through detailed analysis and comprehensive research, the book explores crucial intersections between environmental policy, urban growth, and social development. From climate change impacts to waste management, from water governance to urban planning, readers will gain deep insights into the multifaceted environmental issues shaping Nigeria's future. The work particularly emphasizes the delicate balance between development and environmental preservation, offering practical solutions and policy recommendations. Essential reading for environmental scientists, urban planners, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the environmental dynamics of a rapidly developing African nation. This volume serves as both a scholarly resource and a roadmap for sustainable environmental management in Nigeria.

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Professor Imoh Ukpong holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography and Philosophy, M.Sc. in Tropical Geomorphology, and Ph.D. in Biogeography.He has exposure in international research collaborations and higher education linkages. He teaches Geography and Environmental Management in the University of Uyo.