Swallow: Food Security in Nigeria’s Changing Climate

Environmental Sustainability and Resilience

The Environmental Sustainability and Resilience programme addresses environmental challenges, encourages climate resilience, and advocates for sustainable environmental policies.

• Climate Resilience Action Groups: Community action groups develop and implement climate resilience strategies and engage various stakeholders to address specific climate vulnerabilities.
• National Climate Advocacy Campaign: Galvanizing collective action to address climate change impacts, especially on food security and economic stability.
• Climate Policy Advocacy Network: A network dedicated to influencing climate-related policies and bridging the gap between stakeholders, government, and the public.

Swallow: Food Security in Nigeria’s Changing Climate

Swallow explores challenges to food security resulting from our changing climate, inadequate infrastructure and traditional agricultural practices. From the declining number of fish in the Niger Delta to underweight cattle in the north and insufficient rice, wheat and vegetables, the way we feed ourselves is not sustainable. We do not grow, breed or use the land efficiently enough to support our ever-growing population.

Supported by the European Union and the Open Society Initiative for West Africa, the film features inspiring stories to galvanize Nigerians to address challenges, opportunities and solutions to our food security.

The threat of climate change to Nigeria’s economy and food systems is compounding Nigeria’s fragility risks. Deteriorating crop yields and poor agricultural capacity continue to fuel a growing dependency on food imports. With its estimated population of 180 million projected to balloon to 400 million by 2050, Nigeria’s food security challenge requires urgent attention in order to avert a major food crisis. Download Report