The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta has raised concerns that climate change is increasing security risks across the region.

The group warned that flooding, coastal erosion, environmental degradation, and loss of livelihoods are deepening human insecurity and placing greater pressure on communities.

PIND made the call during a policy roundtable in Port Harcourt focused on climate resilience, peacebuilding, and human security. The event brought together government officials, experts, civil society groups, and representatives of affected communities.

Speaking on behalf of the organisation, Peacebuilding Programme Manager Dr David Udofia said climate change had become more than an environmental issue. He noted that when farms are flooded, fishing waters degraded, and families lose their sources of income, the effects extend into poverty, displacement, and competition over scarce resources.

The foundation also launched a policy brief highlighting how climate disruptions are reducing productivity and affecting household incomes. Participants discussed ways to strengthen community adaptation, improve environmental governance, and prevent climate pressures from worsening existing tensions.

A new climate data tool was demonstrated to help integrate environmental information into conflict analysis and early-warning systems. Stakeholders stressed the need for collective action, better coordination, and greater investment in locally led solutions to build resilience across the Niger Delta.

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