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DOI	10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31167
	Assessing desertification vulnerability and mitigation strategies in northern Nigeria: A comprehensive approach
	Yahaya, Ibrahim I.; Wang, Yongdong; Zhang, Zhijie; Inuwa, Abubakar Y.; Zhao, Yazhou; You, Yuan; Basiru, Hamisu A.; Ochege, Friday Uchenna; Na, Zhou; Ogbue, Chukwuka P.; Muhammad, Murad; Mihertu, Yeneayehu F.; Tanko, Isah A.; Shoukat, Waseem
通讯作者	Wang, YD
来源期刊	HELIYON
EISSN	2405-8440
出版年	2024
卷号	10 期号:11
英文摘要	Desertification constitutes a grave threat to the environmental and socio-economic stability of desertification frontline states in Northern Nigeria. From 2003 to 2020, this research comprehensively analyzes desertification vulnerability, integrating parameters such as NDVI, LST, TVDI, MSAVI, and Albedo. Key factors contributing to land degradation are identified, along with the spatial patterns and trends of desertification over the two -decade period. The consequences are profound, with Northern Nigeria 's ecosystem experiencing a steady decline in vegetation cover. Agriculture, vital to the region 's economy, faces increased aridity and reduced arable land, jeopardizing food security. Diminishing water resources exacerbates scarcity issues, placing additional strain on communities. These environmental changes lead to severe socio-economic implications, including displacement, loss of livelihoods, and heightened vulnerability to climate -related risks. Urgent, comprehensive, and strategic interventions are imperative. Policy recommendations underscore revising and enforcing land use regulations, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and establishing monitoring systems to guide decision -making. This research contributes practical strategies to enhance the resilience of desertification frontline states, safeguard livelihoods, and align with Nigeria 's sustainable development objectives. Findings from the study indicate that only a tiny percentage (6.7 %) of the study area remains unaffected by desertification. Moreover, 13.3 % exhibit light vulnerability, 20 % demonstrate moderate exposure, and 60 % fall into the severe (26.7 %) and compelling (33.3 %) vulnerability categories. These statistics underscore the gravity of desertification in the study area, emphasizing the urgent need for effective mitigation measures to address its impact comprehensively.
英文关键词	Desertification Vulnerability Northern Nigeria Land degradation Spatial patterns Trends
类型	Article
语种	英语
开放获取类型	gold
收录类别	SCI-E
WOS记录号	WOS:001247503200001
WOS关键词	SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA ; LAND-USE ; MONITORING DESERTIFICATION ; VEGETATION COVER ; DROUGHT ; CHINA ; AREA ; URBANIZATION ; MODEL ; STATE
WOS类目	Multidisciplinary Sciences
WOS研究方向	Science & Technology - Other Topics
资源类型	期刊论文
条目标识符	http://119.78.100.177/qdio/handle/2XILL650/404034
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Yahaya, Ibrahim I.,Wang, Yongdong,Zhang, Zhijie,et al. Assessing desertification vulnerability and mitigation strategies in northern Nigeria: A comprehensive approach[J],2024,10(11).
APA	Yahaya, Ibrahim I..,Wang, Yongdong.,Zhang, Zhijie.,Inuwa, Abubakar Y..,Zhao, Yazhou.,...&Shoukat, Waseem.(2024).Assessing desertification vulnerability and mitigation strategies in northern Nigeria: A comprehensive approach.HELIYON,10(11).
MLA	Yahaya, Ibrahim I.,et al."Assessing desertification vulnerability and mitigation strategies in northern Nigeria: A comprehensive approach".HELIYON 10.11(2024).