The Macroeconomic Determinants of Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Nigeria

The influence of macroeconomic activities on CO2 emissions is still surging high. Statistics show that more than any other drivers, the CO2 has contributed the most to global warming which has led to climate change threat to SDGs. The signing of Paris Agreement in 2015, was a great deal to reduce greenhouse gas emission. This aims to hold global average temperature growth below 2°C, which has motivated the global concern for climate policy. In response to this, this book examines the macroeconomic emission influencing factors and historical linkage between global warming and climate change in Nigeria. The book provides insights to the international development organizations, NGOs, Ministry of environment, public and private sectors promoting green economy, firstly on the key macroeconomic determinants of CO2 emissions. Secondly, policy recommendations that could assist countries in tackling emissions, while maintaining long-run economic growth and averting the potential loss in GDP. Equally, the book provides a hint on how CO2 emissions responded to its determinants over time, thus calls for global commitment to mitigation and adaptation to climate change.

Autorentext

Nwedeh C. Cosmas, M.Sc: Studied Energy Economics at CPEEL, University of Ibadan, Nigeria & Energy Policy at PAUWES, University of Tlemcen Algeria. He has served as a researcher at MEI, GmbH, Berlin, Germany & Energy Analyst at AFDB. He is currently a Renewable Energy Specialist in the Division of Mitigation & Adaptation, Green Climate Fund, Korea