CLIMATE CHANGE AND INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS IN NIGERIA

The increasing prevalence of climate change and its multifaceted effects on global ecosystems and human livelihoods have sparked widespread concern in recent decades. Recent studies reveal a disproportionately severe impact of climate change on developing nations, where environmental crises such as flooding, droughts, and deforestation exacerbate poverty and social instability. These studies also expose the ethical dimensions of global environmental responsibility, particularly the role of industrialized nations in contributing to and addressing the climate crisis. Thispaper explores the intersection of climate change and internal displacement, focusing on Nigeria as a case study to highlight the vulnerabilities faced by developing nations. The primary purpose of this study is to examine the ethical responsibility of Western nations in mitigating the environmental crises that lead to displacement and social suffering in vulnerable regions. It argues that the West has a remedial responsibility, as conceptualized by David Miller, to address these issues due to its historical and ongoing contributions to global environmental degradation. Using the method of critical analysis to investigate the link between climate change, internal displacement, and global justice, this paper contends that equitable solutions to climate change must integrate principles of justice, global cooperation, and sustainable development to alleviate the burdens faced by vulnerable populations.<br>