It will explore the rapidly evolving relationship between climate change, peace and security in Nigeria, and provide a platform for conversation about national policy directions and opportunities for collaborative research that can help support meaningful impact in Nigeria and across Africa.

Key themes of the event include:

• Emerging security risks linked to environmental degradation

• Climate change and gender

• Policy responses and national climate action priorities

• Pathways for strengthening resilience and peacebuilding

• Opportunities for UK-Nigeria academic collaboration and impact

It is being hosted by Dr Olayinka Ajala, Associate Professor for Politics and International Relations at Leeds Beckett University.

Dr Ajala said: "Climate change is reshaping security dynamics across Nigeria and the wider African region, and our research at Leeds Beckett seeks to understand these emerging risks and identify pathways to resilience. Hosting Hon. Yussuf Kelani offers an invaluable opportunity to connect evidence-based scholarship with national policy thinking, strengthening the collaborative work needed to address one of the most urgent challenges of our time."

The other speaker is Dr Pedi Obani, Associate Professor of Law from the University of Bradford. All the speakers will take part in a roundtable event after the talk.

The event is at the Rose Bowl RB538 on City Campus on Tuesday 17 February from 12:00 to 13:30. For more information or to book a place please visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-change-peace-and-security-in-nigeria-challenges-and-opportunities-tickets-1982441358469

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