Managing environmental sustainability through regenerative approach: A study of climate change in Calabar Municipality Cross River State Nigeria
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ecological restoration, environmental degradation, climate change, regenerative approach, Environmental sustainabilityAbstract
This study examined environmental sustainability through a regenerative approach to climate change in CalabarMunicipality, Cross River State, Nigeria. It was premised on the recognition that human survival is inseparable from the health and sustainability of the natural environment. While existing studies have examined environmental sustainability from diverse perspectives, limited attention has been given to regenerative approaches that emphasize continuous ecological renewal and restoration. The study therefore explored how regenerative environmental practices can contribute to addressing climate-related challenges and promoting sustainable environmental management. The study adopted a regenerative theoretical perspective and employed quantitative methods, with data analysed using the Chi-square statistical technique. Findings revealed that government responses to environmental challenges are often delayed, allowing problems such as flooding, gully erosion, destruction of houses, and loss of farmlands to intensify. The study further established that environmental protection requires active participation from individuals, communities, and government institutions. It concludes that a regenerative approach offers a proactive strategy for addressing environmental degradation by emphasizing prevention, restoration, continuous monitoring, and responsible human intervention. The study recommends strengthened community participation, continuous environmental monitoring, preventive ecological practices, and timely government intervention to enhance environmental sustainability and climate resilience in Calabar Municipality.Downloads
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