Authors : Ajayi Simon Olukotun; Olaide Oladiran; Aniala Emmanuel

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26May610

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Abstract : This study examined the perceptions of relevant Authorities on climate change causes and effects on the environment and the city of Ibadan in particular to provide suggestions to the general public and the government about NBS, adaptation plans and mitigation strategies to make Ibadan city resilient. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with Oyo State Ministry of Environment in collaboration with National Council of Climate Change, Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development (MLHUD), and Oyo State New Town & City Development Authority (OYNTCDA) who are experts on issues of climate change and it’s effects on the environment in general and cities in particular. 50 interviews were conducted with these professionals and the variables of the questionnaire include: Demographic characteristics of the respondents and their perceptions on human-induced causes of climate change, perceived impact, mitigation strategies and problem associated with nature-based solutions & innovation integration in Ibadan city. descriptive statistics were used for the demographic variables while inferential statistic were used for the other part. Result shows that there was a significant association with the perceptions of the professional regarding the listed options with probability value 0.000. However, there are problems of Nbs and innovation adoption and these problems were rated in order of importance. The study recommends that the general public should be educated on the importance of Nbs and integration of innovation in order to enhance resilience in the city. Also, the use of fossil fuel should be replaced with renewable energies in the home and cities among others.

Keywords : Resilience, Nature-Based Solutions, Innovation Integration, Perspective of Experts, Ibadan City.

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