期刊名称：International Journal of Development and Sustainability
印刷版ISSN：2186-8662
出版年度：2014
卷号：3
期号：1
页码：242-251
出版社：International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS)
摘要：This paper argues that present diminishing freshwater resources constitutes a threat to the centuries old peaceful co-existence between farmers and pastoralists in Nigeria. The phenomenon in Nigeria is a subset of growing concerns around the world on threats certain populations face as a result of the effects of climate change on the environment. There are several conflicts between farmers and pastoralists that are ongoing over competition for access to diminishing freshwater and pastures. The paper gleans occurrences of violent clashes between farmers and pastoralists in the northern part of Nigeria over a ten year period. A disturbing pattern is observed in view of the increasing frequency of the conflicts. The negative trend portends a threat to food security and sustainable development in the country.
