IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE AVIATION INDUSTRY IN NIGERIA

Abstract

Throughout the 21st century, severe and extreme weather events have led to climate change, bringing forth a high rate of occurrence in various countries of the world. The aviation sector significantly contributes to climate change, resulting in a profound impact on the industry itself. This study examined the effects of climate change on the aviation industry in the three busiest airports in Nigeria by adopting qualitative research on four distinct themes. After analysing the collected material and presenting the results, thematic analysis was deployed using ATLAS.ti ti-9. Separate text files were created from the interviews that were recorded by transcription. The result demonstrated that as climate change increases, the impacts increase. It also shows that the effects of climate change on the aviation industry are exacerbated when aviation capacity is constrained. The study recommends that the aviation industry in Nigeria must be willing and ready to take prompt action to adapt and build resilience in the industry.