IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON GREEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN KADUNA NORTH L.G.A. OF KADUNA STATE

Abstract

This study examines the impact of climate change on green entrepreneurship in Kaduna North Local 
Government Area (L.G.A.) of Kaduna State, Nigeria. Faced with rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, 
floods, and droughts, the region highlights the global need for sustainable development, with green 
entrepreneurship as a key to climate resilience and economic growth. Using a descriptive survey 
design, the researchers collected primary data from 100 questionnaires and supplemented it with 
secondary documents. A multiple linear regression model analyzed the relationships between green 
entrepreneurship and climate change, government incentives, financial support, environmental 
impact, and community involvement. The findings show a positive and significant correlation 
between climate change and green entrepreneurship, indicating that entrepreneurs are adopting 
sustainable practices in response to environmental challenges. However, government incentives 
negatively and significantly influenced green entrepreneurship, suggesting current policies are 
ineffective. Furthermore, financial support, environmental impact, and community involvement 
showed no significant relationships, exposing gaps in funding, public awareness, and stakeholder 
engagement. The study concludes that while climate change can spur innovation in green 
entrepreneurship, there's an urgent need for better climate change strategies, revised government 
incentives, improved financial infrastructure, and expanded environmental education to foster a 
supportive ecosystem for sustainable development in Kaduna North L.G.A.