Built environment transformation in Nigeria: the effects of a regenerative framework

Agboola, Oluwagbemiga Paul; Alotaibi, Badr S.; Dodo, Yakubu Aminu; Abuhussain, Mohammed Awad

doi:10.1080/13467581.2023.2238045

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“…Climate change is a real and top environmental issue facing the globe. Agboola et al (2023) described climate change as an environmental alteration due to unregulated human activities. This includes agricultural methods, industrial procedures, forest clearing, and fossil fuel combustion that emits greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.…”

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“…This may be compounded with climate change issues. Agboola et al (2023) affirmed that climate change aggravates current economic and social inequalities, unduly upsetting vulnerable inhabitants, including low-income groups and developing countries. Besides the economic instability, public health issues, water shortage, and food security risks impacting humanity, it compromises the planet's ecological balance and biodiversity and causes ecosystem loss.…”

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“…This may include sustainable land management, energy efficiency improvements, and renewable energy sources for mitigation. Agboola et al (2023) emphasised that proposed measures should minimise climate change impact by integrating climate considerations into urban planning, implementing disaster preparedness plans, and enhancing ecosystems and communities' resilience. Global collaboration and cooperation are key factors in addressing climate change.…”

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“…These frameworks were designed to mitigate GHG emissions via various measures. In developing continents, especially in Africa, climate change may decrease if actions are taken immediately (Agboola et al, 2023;Isingoma, 2009). The scientific community need to do more to bring this to the front burner, especially in the Nigerian context.…”

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“…The need for African countries, including Nigeria and their stakeholders in the construction industry, to proffer technologically driven sustainable measures cannot be over-emphasised. Kahan et al (2015), Agboola (2019), Tunji-Olayeni et al (2020), Shittu (2020), and Agboola et al (2023) emphasised concerns about the influence of climate change on the Nigerian construction sector. The sector comprises all human-made edifices.…”

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Appraising the impact of climate change on construction activities: Are the Nigerian practitioners prepared?

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J. Infras. Policy. Dev.

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Rapid global warming and continuous climate change threaten the construction industry and human existence, especially in developing countries. Many developed countries are engaging their professional stakeholders on innovation and technology to mitigate climate change on humanity. Studies concerning inclusive efforts by developing countries’ stakeholders, including Nigeria, are scarce. Thus, this study investigates the construction industry’s practitioners’ preparedness to mitigate climate change through pre- and post-planning. Also, the study appraises climate change’s impact on construction activities and proffered measures to mitigate them. The research employed face-to-face data collection via a qualitative approach. The researchers engaged 33 knowledgeable participants. The study covered Abuja, Benin City, Owerri, and Lagos and achieved saturation at the 30th participant. The research employed a thematic approach to analyse the collected data. Findings reveal that Nigerian construction practitioners cannot cope with climate change impacts because of lax planning and inadequate technology to mitigate the issues. Also, the government’s attitude towards climate change has not helped matters. Also, the study suggested measures to mitigate the impact of climate change on construction activities in Nigeria. Therefore, as part of the research contributions, all-inclusive and integrated regulatory policies and programmes should be tailored toward mitigating climate change. This includes integrated stakeholder sensitisation, investment in infrastructure that supports anti-climate change, prioritising practices in the industry to achieve sustainable project transformation, and integration of climate change interventions into pre- and post-contract administration.

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confidence: 99%