Water International ( IF 2.6 ) Pub Date : 2021-01-13 , DOI: 10.1080/02508060.2020.1863698 Emmanuel M. Akpabio 1 , Gabriel S. Umoh 2
ABSTRACT
The practical challenges of achieving sustainable wetland agriculture in Nigeria are examined. Three wetland communities were studied with observations, meetings, focus groups, interviews, a workshop and a review of the literature. We find that the available wetlands are greatly under-utilized due to meteorological and climate-related challenges, poor human capacities, absence of science–policy collaboration, complex land tenure regimes and a lack of supportive infrastructure. Climate change impact manifests in either excessive seasonal flooding or prolonged drought, with consequences for livelihoods. Improving the utilization and productivity of the wetlands will require strong public policies, appropriate investment, human capacity building, science–policy–society cooperation and supportive infrastructure.
中文翻译:
在尼日利亚的克罗斯河流域实现可持续的湿地农业的实际挑战
摘要
研究了在尼日利亚实现可持续湿地农业的实际挑战。研究了三个湿地社区,进行了观察,会议,焦点小组,访谈,讲习班和文献复习。我们发现,由于气象和气候相关的挑战,人类能力差,缺乏科学政策合作,复杂的土地保有权制度以及缺乏支持性基础设施,可利用的湿地未被充分利用。气候变化的影响表现为过度的季节性洪水或长期干旱,对生计造成影响。改善湿地的利用和生产力将需要强有力的公共政策,适当的投资,人员能力建设,科学,政策,社会合作和支持性基础设施。