Climate change in urban Nigeria - 4 factors that affect how residents adapt

By Olasunkanmi Habeeb Okunola, Humboldt Scientist at the Institute for Environment and Human Security, United Nations University
Prof. Mulala Danny Simatele, Environmental Scientist, University of the Witwatersrand

Climate change is a long-term shift in temperatures and weather patterns. It’s caused by solar cycle variations and human activities such as burning fossil fuels: coal, oil and gas.

The impact of climate change is growing on the African continent. It’s hitting the most vulnerable hardest and contributing to food…

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