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Capacity Building Needs of Undergraduate Students for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State

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  • Eze, Emmanuel Chukwuma

    (Department of Social Science Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka)

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The study examined the capacity-building needs of undergraduate students for climate change adaptation and mitigation in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State. Two research purposes and two research questions guided the study. The study employed a descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprises all 8,303 undergraduates. The sample size for this study was 368 respondents sampled using a multistage sampling procedure. The instrument for data collection is a structured questionnaire titled ‘Capacity Building Needs Questionnaire (CBNQ)’. The instrument was validated by three experts from the faculty of Education. The overall reliability index of 0.89 was obtained using Cronbach's Alpha. The data collected for the study were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The study's findings revealed that undergraduate students need capacity building in climate change adaptation, specifically in the following areas: identifying climate-related risks and vulnerabilities in local communities, applying climate-resilient principles in agricultural or environmental projects, and proposing sustainable water management practices for small-scale settings, among others. The study also found that undergraduate students need capacity building on climate change mitigation on: ability to explain key renewable energy technologies and their potential applications, assess personal carbon footprints and suggest reduction measures, apply energy conservation practices in daily life and campus settings, promote awareness of sustainable transportation options among peers, understand sustainable land use concepts and recommend eco-friendly practices, among others. Based on the findings, the study recommended that: universities should incorporate hands-on, interdisciplinary climate change courses that combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills such as climate data analysis, renewable energy applications, and community-based adaptation projects; educational institutions should establish partnerships with local communities and organizations to provide students with internships, fieldwork, and service-learning opportunities that enable real-world application of climate mitigation and adaptation strategies.

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  • Eze, Emmanuel Chukwuma, 2025. "Capacity Building Needs of Undergraduate Students for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(8), pages 6945-6953, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-8:p:6945-6953
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