The effects of rural poverty on environmental degradation in Kogi local government area, Kogi state Department: Sociology By: auwaluli Project ID: 6505 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThe study examines the effects of rural poverty on environmental degradation in Kogi local government area of Kogi State. The general research objective was to find out the effects of rural poverty on environmental degradation in Kogi local government area. Data was collected from 360 respondents using a structured questionnaire, documentary method and in-depth interview methods. The gathered data were analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively. The study found that poverty and environmental degradation have a relationship as the use of firewood and other natural resources affects the environment in Kogi local government area. Also, overexploitation of available resources is the effect of poverty on environmental degradation in Kogi local government. The study reveals that enforcement of environmental laws will help curtail the problem of poverty on environmental degradation in Kogi local government. Based on the results, the study concludes that the relationship between poverty and the environment has shown that in farming and fishing communities like Kogi, the source of the environmental degradation is traced to not just poverty but natural processes. The study recommends that there should be a proper orientation of residents on the dangers of misusing the environment hence a well informed population will carry out activities that will help preserve and not destroy the environment and employment opportunities should be created by the government and private sectors for poor inhabitants in Kogi local government to curtail the problem of poverty as it relates to the environment. The study recommends that there should be enforcement of environmental laws that will help checkmate and serve as a barrier to those who have no regard as to how they use the environment in Kogi local government....Preview Download Preview +Other Sociology project topics and materials you might be interested in»Knowledge and attitude of undergraduate students towards homosexuality and its implication on social adjustment (A study of Caritas university, Amorji-Nike, Emene, Enugu state) »Assessing factors responsible for community self-help projects and rural development – a study of selected communities in Ado-Odo/Ota local government area»Unemployment and involvement in crime in urban communities»A sociological snalysis of the media and crime control in Abuja Municipality FCT»Comparative study of socio-economic background of parents towards their children in relation to academic performance»The impact of social distancing and frequent handwashing in reducing the spread of coronavirus disease (covid-19) in Nigeria»Socio-cultural effect of herders attack on farmers productivity in Akure north Lga, Ondo state»Effects of malnutrition among children of lower socioeconomic status of age 0-5 years»The impact of child trafficking on women in Nigeria»Causes and impact of indiscipline among secondary school students»Youth unemployment and insecurity - case study of Rivers State»Radio Biafra and civil war of 1967-1970: lessons for the contemporary media industry in south-south region»Impact of orphanage home on the child’s personality development»Female gender discrimination in work place among civil service workers in Enugu state local government area of Enugu state»Social media effect on youth perception of police