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Author: Robert Ugochukwu Onyeneke ,
Chukwuemeka Chinonso Emenekwe ,
Chinedum Uzoma Nwajiuba
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
ISBN: 9783031831645
ISBN 10: 3031831640
Pages: 565
Publication Date: 20 April 2025
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Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Robert Onyeneke Professor Robert Ugochukwu Onyeneke holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics (with specialization in Resource and Environmental Economics). He is a Professor of Agricultural Resource and Environmental Economics in the Department of Agricultural Economics of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. He has held several administrative positions in the University including the Director of the Centre for Climate Change and Development; Acting Director of the Centre for Internationalization, Linkages, Advancement and Global Ranking; Acting Director of Extension and Community Service; Deputy Director of Research and Development; as well as the Acting Head of Department of Agriculture of the University. Professor Onyeneke’s scholarly work primarily focuses on the intersection of climate change impacts, agricultural value chain development, and sustainable energy solutions, with a particular emphasis on the African context. To his credit are many research papers published in peer reviewed journals, peer-reviewed book chapters and conference proceedings. He has also received grants to support his research. Professor Onyeneke has been involved in the development and review of some climate change and agricultural policies and plans in Nigeria. He has also served as an expert reviewer to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Chukwuemeka Emenekwe: Chukwuemeka Emenekwe is a Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Economics and Development Studies at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Nigeria. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics. His academic expertise spans energy-economy modelling and just energy transitions. Chukwuemeka has been instrumental in advancing research on the socioeconomic impacts of climate adaptation and mitigation strategies. He is a co-principal investigator in several key projects, including Nigeria’s Deep Decarbonisation Pathways (DDP) project, Long-Term Low Emissions Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) and studies on fuel subsidy reforms. His work explores decarbonization pathways and renewable energy’s role in fostering equitable transitions. Chinedum Nwajiuba: Professor Chinedum Uzoma Nwajiuba is a distinguished Nigerian academic, agricultural economist, and climate policy expert. He served as the Vice-Chancellor of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State, from February 2016 to February 2021, where he led transformational initiatives in academic excellence and institutional development. Prof. Nwajiuba earned his Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Hohenheim, Germany. His research focuses on agricultural economics, climate change adaptation, and sustainable development, with an emphasis on food systems and rural livelihoods. Prof. Nwajiuba is the Chairman of the Board of the West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL), underscoring his regional leadership in climate action. He has contributed extensively to policy development and capacity building in climate resilience, earning respect as a thought leader in academia and beyond. He combines his academic expertise with a passion for advancing sustainable solutions to Africa's agricultural and environmental challenges.
