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PAGE 16...Possible Adaptation MeasuresAt Issue: Degradation of Soils and Land ResourcesAdopting agricultural systems adequate to protect the soil from erosion; Establishment of mechanicaland engineering structures (e.g. check dams, storm diversion channels, bench terraces,contour bunds), as well as biological measures (e.g. cover cropping, mulching, contour cultivation,minimum or zero tilling) that could reduce soil erosion; Efficient use of compost to replenishhumus losses from soils;At Issue: Crop ProductionDiversification to new plant species and varieties that would have higher resistance to anticipatedtemperature increase and reduced rainfall; Improving local agricultural crop varieties thatare well acclimated and drought and pest resistant; Development of varieties and hybrids thatwould allow separation in time of critical development phases from the limiting environmentalfactors, particularly rainfall, affecting productivity;Adopting minimum or zero tillage and other appropriate technologies to reduce soil erosion andloss of organic matter and nutrients, but increase soil moisture availability to plants and reduceweed and pest infestation;Introduction of new irrigation schemes to dry land management to improve water use efficiencyand minimize moisture stress for crops, particularly in the Sudan‐Sahel zone; Improved use offertilizer, including varying the amounts and timing of application and promotion of organic fertilizerto match application to altered pattern of rainfall, avoid pest, weed and disease damage;Farmers encouraged to use meteorological forecastsAt Issue: LivestockReduction in stocking rates or livestock density; Adoption of supplementary feeding; Change inmix of grazers or browsers; Flexibility in the location of the watering points to promote alterationof animal distribution; Restoring degraded areas; Increasing rangeland vegetation and/oradapted species; Development of large‐scale watershed projects; Discouraging the use of marginallands and protecting areas that is degraded; Enhancement of veterinary and extension services;At Issue: EnergyVigorous and extensive tree planting for fuelwood and other purposes; Easy relocation of threatenedpower generation and transmission facilities; Citing new facility development in locationthat is minimally threatened by sea level rise; Physically protect highly sensitive energy productionfacilities (e.g. oil rigs with physical barriers); Develop and enhance utilization of renewableenergy resources solar energy.At Issue: TransportDrainage construction in and around ports in coastal areas; Emplacement of storm surge barriersaround airports; Appropriate choice of sites for airports and motor parks; Careful design of highwaysand railway lines taking into account expected changes in soil moisture changes due toClimate Change.
BNRCC BACKGROUNDERPAGE 17Climate Change Information-SharingThe BNRCC team is committed toinformation‐sharing, and is pleased toprovide a sampling of the many localand international organizations workingto address climate change in Nigeriaand abroad. The growing depth ofknowledge on Climate Change, and thenumber of organizations around theworld dedicated to its study, are reflectiveof the profound urgency of theClimate Change issue. Stay informedabout the BNRCC Project and ClimateChange in Nigeria; and find even moreClimate Change resources on our newproject website. Visit us today!www.nigeriaclimatechange.orgNigerian Groups Working on Climate Change"The good news isthat experienceshows that reducingcarbon emissions isprofitable forcompanies doingbusiness inCalifornia.Hundreds ofcompanies havereduced energyconsumption,saving money in theprocess."California governorArnoldSchwarzeneggerWomen Farmers Advancement Network, Kano Nigeria (WOFAN): In December, 2007,WOFAN partnered with IDRC, ARDA, University of Guelph, and DFID to produce a Resource Kiton Climate Change titled “Climate Change and Current Issues Facing the Development ofAgriculture and Rural Livelihoods in Northern Nigeria”.Contact Information: Hajia Salamatu Garba Jibril, National Coordinator – WOFAN, Plot 18,Yahaya Gusau Road, NNDC Quarters, P.O. Box 22 (Gyadi‐Gyadi) Kano Nigeria, Tel.: 234‐64‐665487, Fax: 234‐64‐662199, email: info@wofan.org / Web: www.wofan.orgNigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF): The Nigerian Conservation Foundation is presentlyworking on the “Participatory Renewable Natural Resources Management Project ‐ Buru andLaminga”. The project was conceived in 1995 to improve the livelihood of rural people, mostespecially the poorest sectors of Nigerian society.Contact Information: Km 19 Lagos‐Epe Expressway, Lekki, Lagos. P.O. Box 74638, VictoriaIsland, Lagos Nigeria. Tel. +234 1 2642498 / 2600600 Ext. 7901 ‐ 7906, Fax. +234 1 2642497email: info@ncf‐nigeria.org / Web: www.ncf‐nigeria.orgCont...
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