Abstract:
Problem Statement: Nigeria like the rest of the entire continent of Africa is considered
highly vulnerable to climate change because of its high exposure and sensitivity, limited
adaptive capacity, poverty, illiteracy, food insecurity, and disease all of which interact with
Climate change.
Approach: The aim of the study is to introduce the need to utilize design options as an
approach to climate change adaptation strategy in Nigeria cities. Literatures were identified
for review through a comprehensive search by using electronic and non-electronic
databases. Related published literature and documents were searched in a systematic way
using a range of key words relating to climate change vulnerability and adaptation.
Results: The literature review indicates that adaptation to climate change is hazard
specific and factors that determine whether or not adaptation occurs will operate at a
variety of scales. The review also indicates that the fight against climate change in our
cities could be pursued through three scales: Conurbation/catchment Scale, Neighborhood
Scale and Building Scales; using architectural design options. These designs will have
additional ecological, biodiversity, recreational, health and flood storage benefits to the
environment.
Conclusion: Reducing climate-induced threats that contribute to environmental
degradation, there will be a need to develop an integrated approach at different scales and
implement sustainable adaptive strategies using design options.
