Research areas
Dr Cyril Effiong joined the School of Geography and Sustainable Development at the University of 58吃瓜 in 2025. His research examines the intersection of climate change, justice, and livelihoods, with a particular focus on riverine and flood-prone communities in Nigeria.
Using a political economy and sustainable livelihoods framework, Dr. Effiong explores how governance, inequality, and environmental change interact to shape resilience within the blue economy. His current work focuses on Loss and Damage (L&D) especially non-economic losses such as cultural heritage, traditional knowledge, and social cohesion developing new ways to conceptualise and quantify these often-overlooked dimensions of climate impact.
Dr. Effiong integrates GIS, spatial analysis, and critical social theory to inform equitable, locally led adaptation strategies. He also contributes as a peer reviewer in the fields of climate change, environmental governance, and sustainable development
Selected publications
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Open access
Effiong, C. J., Wakawa Zanna, J. M. & Sugden, F., 18 Feb 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of River Basin Management. Latest Articles, 20 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
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Open access
Effiong, C. J., 1 Mar 2025, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 377, 12 p., 124717.
Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
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Effiong, C. J., Kanu, E., Dhesi, S., Kuznetsova, I., Mahmoud, S., Al-Dadah, R. & Aziz, A. N., 14 Feb 2024, Building resilient and healthy cities: a guide to environmental sustainability and well-being. Pisello, A. L., Pigliautile, I., Lau, S. S. Y. & Clark, N. M. (eds.). Cham: Springer, p. 31-43 13 p. (Advances in science, technology & innovation).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Conference contribution
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Open access
Effiong, C. J., Musa Wakawa Zanna, J., Hannah, D. & Sugden, F., 4 Jan 2024, In: Sustainable Environment. 10, 1, 19 p., 2299549.
Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
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Open access
Effiong, C., Ngang, E. & Ekott, I., 1 Mar 2024, In: Environmental Development. 49, 15 p., 100970.
Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
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