The Impact of Climate Change on Flood Resilience Strategies in Communities of Ringim, Jigawa State, Nigeria

Authors

  • Musa Mustapha Danraka Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
  • Sapura Mohamad Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
  • Siti Nur Hannah Ismail Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v22i2.3600

Keywords:

Climate change, Flood resilience, Community resilience, Ringim, climate risks, community engagement

Abstract

The increasing frequency and intensity of climate change-related events, such as floods, present pressing challenges to community resilience worldwide. This qualitative study investigates flood resilience strategies for community resilience in combating climate change at Ringim, Jigawa State, Nigeria. Against the backdrop of global climate change trends, this research explores how residents perceive, believe, and practice flood resilience in the face of evolving climate patterns. Through in-depth interviews, a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and document analysis, this study examines the complex interactions between changing climatic conditions and community resilience efforts in Ringim. Findings point to the critical need for adaptive measures to enhance flood resilience in light of growing climate risks. By emphasising community participation in crafting sustainable resilience strategies, the research sheds light on the lived experiences and perspectives of Ringim residents. This study proposes areas for further research, including examining the long-term efficacy of adaptive measures, evaluating the impact of community engagement on resilience outcomes, and assessing the influence of governmental policies on building climate-resilient communities.

Author Biographies

  • Musa Mustapha Danraka, Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

    Musa Mustapha Danraka, Studied Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Master of Science in Architecture and Master of Landscape Architecture all from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Nigeria. Currently a PhD candidate at the Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor Bahru. Malaysia. A lecturer at the Department of Architectural Technology, School of Environmental Studies, Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, P.M.B 1061, 810241, Zaria. Kaduna State. Nigeria. Address: danraka@graduate.utm.my

  • Sapura Mohamad, Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

    Sapura Mohamad, Studied Bachelor of Science Horticulture (Hons) at Universiti Pertanian Malaysia, Malaysia and Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Hons) at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia. Master of Environment from Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia and PhD in Architecture (Landscape Ethnography) from the University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. An associate Professor at the Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor Bahru. Malaysia. Address: b-sapura@utm.my

  • Siti Nur Hannah Ismail, Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

    Siti Nur Hannah Binti Ismail obtained a PhD from the University of Sheffield, UK. A researcher and a lecturer at the Department of Landscape Architecture, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Specializes in mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change and urban flooding through applications of nature-based solutions. Previous research observed rainfall capture, retention, and evapotranspiration capabilities of different plant traits, within the context of urban green infrastructure applications, and how these can help reduce the risks of urban flooding. Address: sitinurhannah.i@utm.my

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The Impact of Climate Change on Flood Resilience Strategies in Communities of Ringim, Jigawa State, Nigeria. (2025). Built Environment Journal, 22(2). https://doi.org/10.24191/bej.v22i2.3600 (Original work published 2025)

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