Enhancing Public Administration for Sustainable Environmental Strategies: A Framework for Effective Implementation in Nigeria

Abstract

The adoption of sustainable environmental policies is required to address the urgent global issues posed
by environmental deterioration and climate change. However, improving public administration
procedures is necessary for these strategies to be implemented effectively. Nigeria needs a strong and
effective governance framework because it is a developing country with many environmental issues.
Nigeria may lessen the negative effects of pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change by adopting a
sustainable strategy while fostering economic growth. In addition to emphasizing the value of stakeholder
involvement, capacity building, and policy coherence, the suggested framework emphasizes the
incorporation of environmental factors into public administration procedures. To implement sustainable
environmental initiatives, this article provides a thorough foundation for improving public administration.
The approach stresses the incorporation of environmental factors into policy creation, institutional
capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and performance evaluation, drawing on existing research
and best practices. Governments and public administrators can encourage sustainable growth, protect
natural resources, and guarantee a better and more resilient future for upcoming generations by
implementing this approach. Nigeria, as a developing nation with diverse ecological resources and
environmental challenges, requires a robust framework to address environmental issues while ensuring
long-term sustainability. The study draws upon existing literature, empirical evidence, and case studies
(Curitiba, Brazil - Integrated Urban Planning; Copenhagen, Denmark - Renewable Energy Transition;
Singapore - Water Management; and California, United States - Climate Change Mitigation) to highlight
the significance of such a framework in Nigeria. Furthermore, this article underscores the need for
collaboration among government agencies, civil society organizations, and the private sector to foster
effective public administration for sustainable environmental strategies.