WILBERFORCE JOURNAL OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES (WJSS)
ISSN: 2504 – 9232
Special, No. 1, October 2019
Pages 33-48
DOI: 10.36108/wjss/9102.sp.0130
CLIMATE CHANGE, CORRUPTION AND INSTITUTUTIONAL FAILURE
IYABRADE IKPORUKPO AND DENGIYEFA ANGALAPU
Abstract
This study examined the linkage between corruption, institutional failure and the Nigerian State poor response to climate change. The study adopted Structural-Functionalism as its theoretical framework while the methodology involved the Time-Series research design. Data was gathered basically from secondary sources. The study focused on the Niger Delta due to the its peculiar characteristics and susceptibility to the impacts of climate. The study found out that corruption has led to the failure of institutions responsible for managing the impacts of climate change in the region, and subsequently recommended that there should be strict supervision of funds meant for climate change, while those involved in corrupt practices should be punished to serve as a deterrent to others.
Keywords: Corruption, Institutional Failure, Climate Change, Environment, Degradation