Nigeria / Climate
Environment ministry calls for clean air to be central to national planning
The Federal Ministry of Environment urged citizens to treat clean air as a core part of Nigeria's environmental and development agenda.
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Climate impacts, adaptation and the policies responding to a changing climate.
Nigeria / Climate
Academic urges more tree planting in Lagos to cope with heat and floods
Reforestation was put forward as a response to heatwaves, flooding, deforestation and biodiversity loss in the city.
Nigeria / Climate
Shifting rains and insecurity are changing Nigeria’s farming calendar
The Guardian Nigeria reports on how extreme weather and insecurity are affecting when and where farmers can work.
Nigeria / Climate
Stakeholders link climate pressure and resource scarcity to threats to peace
Participants at a gathering reported by The Guardian Nigeria warned that competition over land and resources can affect livelihoods and security.
Nigeria / Climate
Wetland loss and new development are raising flood risk in Lagos
Mongabay reports on how building on the city's wetlands affects its ability to absorb floodwater.
Africa / Climate
Severe drought pushes Angolan communities back to seasonal migration
Mongabay reports on how communities are adapting by moving with the seasons.
Africa / Climate
Gambian rice farmers adapt as saltwater moves into their fields
Mongabay reports on how farmers are rethinking the protection of rice fields from saltwater intrusion.
Africa / Climate
Ethiopia calls on citizens across the country to join its tree planting drive
The Guardian reports on a restoration campaign with a stated target of 50 billion trees by 2030.
Africa / Climate
Questions of transparency surround South Africa’s carbon credit market
Mongabay reports on concerns about restoration projects, mining and the development of carbon markets.