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This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the Niger Delta, focusing on its geography, natural resources, environmental challenges, and future sustainability. The first section explores the region’s geography, climate, and indigenous history, including the impact of colonialism and resource exploitation. It examines the Niger Delta’s rich natural resources—oil, gas, fisheries, and forestry—alongside the environmental threats of pollution, deforestation, and climate change. The political landscape, resource control, and conservation efforts are also discussed. The second section delves into the region’s natural wealth, covering oil and gas extraction, fisheries, forestry, minerals, and agriculture. It highlights both the economic importance and the sustainability challenges these industries face. The third section addresses pollution and remediation efforts, focusing on oil spills, water and soil contamination, and the latest technologies in environmental restoration, including nanotechnology, biotechnology, and community-led initiatives. The final section looks toward the future, exploring innovative strategies for sustainable management, such as smart delta technologies, AI, GIS, and microbial solutions for pollution remediation. It also examines policy frameworks and NGO efforts to support long-term environmental and economic stability. This book is essential for researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in the Niger Delta’s complex interplay of resources, environment, and sustainability.
Sommario
Geography, population and Climate of the Niger-Delta.- History and Cultural Heritage of the people of Niger-Delta.- Natural Resources of the Niger-Delta.- Environmental Challenges and Conservation Efforts in the Niger-Delta.
Riassunto
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the Niger Delta, focusing on its geography, natural resources, environmental challenges, and future sustainability. The first section explores the region’s geography, climate, and indigenous history, including the impact of colonialism and resource exploitation. It examines the Niger Delta’s rich natural resources—oil, gas, fisheries, and forestry—alongside the environmental threats of pollution, deforestation, and climate change. The political landscape, resource control, and conservation efforts are also discussed. The second section delves into the region’s natural wealth, covering oil and gas extraction, fisheries, forestry, minerals, and agriculture. It highlights both the economic importance and the sustainability challenges these industries face. The third section addresses pollution and remediation efforts, focusing on oil spills, water and soil contamination, and the latest technologies in environmental restoration, including nanotechnology, biotechnology, and community-led initiatives. The final section looks toward the future, exploring innovative strategies for sustainable management, such as smart delta technologies, AI, GIS, and microbial solutions for pollution remediation. It also examines policy frameworks and NGO efforts to support long-term environmental and economic stability. This book is essential for researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in the Niger Delta’s complex interplay of resources, environment, and sustainability.
