Efforts are underway to mitigate climate change and different countries across the world are tasked to develop. Activities of member organizations and partners of unenergy events expert group meeting on the sustainable development goal 7 and its role in mitigating impacts from climate change. Energy is central to practically all aspects of sustainable development. There is no doubt that the present power crisis afflicting nigeria will persist unless the government diversifies the energy sources in domestic. The decade of action must be well utilized to achieve agenda 2030 ssapsdgs. With the abundance supply of solar energy in nigeria, efforts need to be geared towards research and development of solar energy generation. The idea of sustainable development is mindful of the counsels of environmental specialists on the harmful effects development is causing and the support giving to development by those in the field of economics without regards to the environment. Working paper 170 development of wind energy in africa. Energy availabilty is crucial for the economic growth of any nation in the world today. Sustainable energy development must entail energy security, affordable, low carbon, renewable and environmentally friendly energy systems.
Towards achieving energy for sustainable development in nigeria. Pdf energy availabilty is crucial for the economic growth of any nation in the world today. Analysis of energy poverty and its implications for. In order to benefit from the energy revolution, however, a systematic adaptation process of new. It highlights our policies, programmes and activities. The subsequent sections discussed the potential and benefits of renewable energy towards achieving sustainable development in nigeria. Kabir bala department of building ahmadu bello university, zaria, nigeria. The united nations conference on sustainable development reaffirmed the political commitments of the international community to pursue sustainable development, under the principles of agenda 21, including the principle of common but differentiated. The study utilizes the nigeria living standard survey data set of 2004, obtained from the national bureau of statistics. Energy in perspective of sustainable development in nigeria. Abstract advocacy for sustainable development has been through the dissemination of relevant information. Review open access energy and sustainable development in. Due to poor planning, lack of adequate infrastructure, insufficient funds, and a poor governance and regulatory framework, there is a vast demand gap of 330 mgd. Nov 26, 2015 president of nigeria muhammadu buhari.
It also highlights the implications of energy poverty for sustainable development in nigeria. Courtesy call on ssapsdgs princess adejokeorelope adefulire by mr. The nigeria renewable energy master plan remp is a policy being implemented by nigerias federal ministry of environment that aims to increase the contribution of renewable energy to account for 10% of nigerian total energy consumption by 2025. Energy and sustainable development in nigeria sustainable energy involves the provision of energy services in a sustainable manner, which in turn necessitates that energy services be provided for all people in ways that, now and in the future, are sufficient to provide the basic necessities, affordable, not detrimental to the environment, and. Published on behalf of the international energy initiative, energy for sustainable development is the journal for decision makers, managers, consultants, policy makers, planners and researchers in both government and nongovernment organizations.
The current pattern of energy production and utilization shows a sharp gap in sustainable development and threatens biodiversity and other. In the face of scarcity of energy resources and rising energy prices due primarily to a world of increasing demand, energy security concerns becomes more crucial both for private and public sector alike. Nigerias path to sustainable develeopment through green economy. The environment provides the required resources necessary for the actualization of individual potential. However, around 70% of global energy supply today is from fossil fuels which in turn contributes significantly to climate change. Overcoming energy poverty1 nnaemeka vincent emodi, kyungjin boo department of technology management. Anigbogu department of building university of jos, nigeria.
Electrical and information engineering department landmark university, km4 ipetu omuaran road, omuaran, kwara state, nigeria. The masterplan provides a roadmap or activities that will enable the implementation of the policies on renewable. By 1akintoye victor adejumo and 2opeyemi oluwabunmi adejumo abstract in recent time, the concept of sustainable development cannot be overemphasized. Review open access energy and sustainable development in nigeria. This paper analyzes the barriers to sustainable energy development in nigeria, as well as the role of public policies in sustainable energy development using a combination of empirical and. The studys methodology is the critical mode of research. Renewable energy resources and technologies are a key component of sustainable development for the following primary reasons. Current status and policy options, discussed the role the government has to play in achieving the use of sustainable and clean. Ensuring sustainable water supply in lagos, nigeria. Science education and sustainable development in nigeria. Efficient energy utilization as a tool for sustainable. Women entrepreneurial activity has tremendously contributed to.
Energy poverty and environmental sustainability in nigeria. Policies enhancing renewable energy development and implications for nigeria. Afp photodon emmert in september this year, under a relatively quiet banner, the sustainable development goals. Energy utilization pattern of the country was investigated, and possible areas of energy conservation in the major economic sectors industry, transportation. The masterplan provides a roadmap or activities that will. The remainder of this paper is organised as follows. It appraised the level of development as highlighted in the policy statements and also analyzed the index of renewable energy production as stated by the policy statement. Energy is the mainstay of nigerias economic growth and development. Access to clean, affordable and reliable energy are necessities in achieving a sustainable development in the modern world. At undp, we are building on our support through provision of technical support to the office of the senior special advisor to the president on. Sustainable energy sustainable development renewable energy energy rets ef. Achieving sustainable development and promoting development cooperation dialogues at the ecosoc iii desa the department of economic and social affairs of the united nations secretariat is.
Sustainable development of renewable energy technology in. Efficient energy utilization as a tool for sustainable development in nigeria sunday olayinka oyedepo abstract this study takes a look at the national energy outlook of nigeria. The role of energy in development can not be overemphasized. Mukasa1, emelly mutambatsere2, yannis arvanitis3, and thouraya triki4 1 investment officer at the private sector and microfinance department of the afdb a. Environmental pollution and sustainable development in nigeria. Pdf sustainable development and energy education in nigeria.
Omole catherine ohunene 1, ozoji bernadette ebele 2. It plays a significant role in the nations international diplomacy, and it serves as a tradable commodity for earning the national income, which is used to support government development programs. Since the early 1980s, the term sustainable development has been used widely and. Furthermore, some policy options that could help ensure sustainable energy development in nigeria are presented. The theme, zgreen economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty. This study was therefore used to critically assess the various policy issues of sustainable energy development in nigeria. Elite theory is the theoretical framework for the study. Sustainable development is a method of differences in the interrelationships. Energy is central to the economy because it drives all economic activities.
In 2005, the energy commission of nigeria in collaboration with the united nations development programme undp drafted a renewable energy masterplan from the national energy policy strategies. Ensuring sustainable water supply in lagos, nigeria abstract lagos, the fastest growing city in africa is currently facing a water management crisis. Solar energy, an energy obtained from the sun, is the world. An overview of the legal and regulatory framework for. Sustainable energy development in nigeria is the key to the stability of the country, in terms of a viable economy, social order and political stability. Energy for sustainable development journal elsevier. Since the adoption of the sustainable development goals sdgs, nigeria has continued to demonstrate its commitment to the sdgs promise through leadership and ownership of the implementation process. Coal energy for sustainable development 8 the role of coal in providing energy access coal resources exist in many developing countries, including those with significant energy challenges.
Access to clean, affordable and reliable energy are necessities in achieving a sustainable development in. Prospects for achieving sustainable development through the millennium development goals in nigeria. Mechanical engineering department, covenant university, ota, nigeria a r t i c l e i n f o article history. Nigeria is a great country of proven energy resources. The way forward, energy sustainability and society, springer, 2012 bala e. Sustainable energy involves the provision of energy services in a sustainable manner, which in turn necessitates that energy services be provided for all people in ways that, now and in the future, are sufficient to provide the basic necessities, affordable, not detrimental to the environment, and. Environmental policy and sustainable development in nigeria it should be noted that the achievement of individual potential through the state is a function of the carrying capacity of the earth environment. Building research for sustainable housing development in nigeria peter a. A road map to achieving this feat ikponmwosa oghogho, olawale sulaimon, adedayo b. Prospects for achieving sustainable development through. Sustainable energy for all sustainable energy for all. Women entrepreneurial activity has tremendously contributed to socioeconomic impact on rural.
The headcount ratio and the logistic regression technique are used. In 8, a study titled, sustainable energy development in nigeria. A survey of solar energy utilization for sustainable. A survey of solar energy utilization for sustainable development in nigeria awogbemi, omojola mechanical engineering dept. This country report documents what nigeria has achieved over the last 20 years in our quest for sustainable development. Jul 11, 2012 energy is the mainstay of nigeria s economic growth and development. Country profile home sustainable development knowledge. Olayinka oyedepo, energy and sustainable development in nigeria. Prospects for achieving sustainable development through the. Due to poor planning, lack of adequate infrastructure, insufficient funds, and a poor governance and regulatory framework, there is. Received 20 july 2011 accepted 6 february 2012 keywords. Nigeria is blessed with a large amount of renewable natural resources, which, when fully developed and utilized, will lead to poverty reduction and sustainable development.
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