Authors :
Oyebamiji Okesoto; J.S. Seriki-Mosadolorun
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 9 - September
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7093024
Abstract :
This study investigated the opinion of
undergraduates on the influence of climate change on
food security in Lagos State. Quantitative and
qualitative methods were utilized to conduct a
descriptive survey. Three research questions were raised
to guide the study. Data was gathered using structured
questionnaire and a Focus group discussion. The
population of the study is 1149 undergraduates from
which a sample size of 296 was drawn using a multistage sampling procedure. A validated questionnaire was
utilized to obtain data from the participants. Mean and
Standard deviation were used to analyze data. According
to the results, human activities are the major causes of
climate change in the present world. The influence of
climate change on food security includes high food
prices, low agricultural output, increased pest attack,
food spoilage and contamination. The study revealed
that man-made efforts can help prevent local climate
change through promoting environmental health thereby
encouraging food security. Such efforts include investing
in energy efficient appliances, reducing water waste,
avoiding open burning and driving less. Findings also
revealed that growing a vegetable garden in our homes
and planting at least one tree might help to alleviate the
environmental hazard of climate change. Conclusions
were reached, and the study suggests that appropriate
measures should be put in place to ensure environmental
friendly practices to prevent further degradation.
Keywords :
climate change, undergraduates, food security, Lagos State, Nigeria
This study investigated the opinion of
undergraduates on the influence of climate change on
food security in Lagos State. Quantitative and
qualitative methods were utilized to conduct a
descriptive survey. Three research questions were raised
to guide the study. Data was gathered using structured
questionnaire and a Focus group discussion. The
population of the study is 1149 undergraduates from
which a sample size of 296 was drawn using a multistage sampling procedure. A validated questionnaire was
utilized to obtain data from the participants. Mean and
Standard deviation were used to analyze data. According
to the results, human activities are the major causes of
climate change in the present world. The influence of
climate change on food security includes high food
prices, low agricultural output, increased pest attack,
food spoilage and contamination. The study revealed
that man-made efforts can help prevent local climate
change through promoting environmental health thereby
encouraging food security. Such efforts include investing
in energy efficient appliances, reducing water waste,
avoiding open burning and driving less. Findings also
revealed that growing a vegetable garden in our homes
and planting at least one tree might help to alleviate the
environmental hazard of climate change. Conclusions
were reached, and the study suggests that appropriate
measures should be put in place to ensure environmental
friendly practices to prevent further degradation.
Keywords :
climate change, undergraduates, food security, Lagos State, Nigeria
