From Research to Policy: Evaluating Climate Communication Practices in Nigeria

Abstract

In Nigeria, institutional communication plays a vital role in translating climate research into policy and governance actions. Despite increasing awareness of environmental challenges such as flooding, desertification, and energy transition, many research findings remain underutilized due to weak institutional linkages and limited communication capacity. This paper employs a desk research methodology to evaluate how Nigerian ministries, agencies, and research institutions communicate climate-related knowledge to support policy development. It reviews reports, policy briefs, and scholarly publications to assess institutional communication practices and their effectiveness in bridging the research–policy gap. The study identifies both successful mechanisms and persistent challenges, including bureaucratic bottlenecks, weak coordination, and limited access to research outputs. It concludes that strengthening institutional communication frameworks is key to advancing evidence-informed climate governance in Nigeria.