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Lagos and other coastal cities are at risk of flooding, warns CAA

 
Grace Mbah, the co-founder and Executive Director of Climate Action Africa, has highlighted the vulnerability of coastal cities like Lagos to flooding due to rising sea levels.
 
In a statement, she emphasized that Nigeria is grappling with the challenges of climate change, making it highly susceptible to the adverse effects of a warming planet, such as extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and ecological disruptions.
 
Mbah stated, “These changes pose threats not only to Nigeria’s environment but also to its economic growth, social development, and overall well-being. Nigeria's rainy seasons have undergone alterations. Coastal cities like Lagos are susceptible to inundation and flooding due to rising sea levels. This intrusion of saltwater contaminates freshwater sources and poses a threat to coastal ecosystems. Erosion caused by rising sea levels damages infrastructure and could lead to displacement of populations. If global warming exceeds 2°C, Lagos State is projected to experience a 90cm rise in sea level by 2100."
 
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She further addressed ongoing climate change issues in Nigeria, including frequent and intense heatwaves, deforestation, overgrazing, and extreme weather events contributing to land degradation. She emphasized the urgent need for mitigation and adaptation measures, such as developing renewable energy sources, reducing emissions, and building resilient infrastructure, to address these challenges effectively.
 
Mbah emphasized the significance of climate finance as a crucial tool for empowering developing nations like Nigeria to combat climate change. She explained that climate finance provides essential resources to implement mitigation and adaptation strategies, safeguarding the environment and enhancing climate resilience.
 
By effectively deploying climate finance, the country can invest in renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions. Funds can also be directed towards strengthening infrastructure, developing climate-resistant crop varieties, improving early warning systems, and adopting sustainable agricultural practices to enhance food security and reduce deforestation.
 
However, Mbah highlighted the concerning disparity between Nigeria's current climate finance scenario and the estimated funding required to meet its NDC targets by 2030. This significant funding gap hinders crucial climate action initiatives, with potential dire consequences, including economic strain, environmental degradation, and social upheaval.
 
She stressed the urgent need for a multi-pronged approach involving various stakeholders, including the public sector, private sector, and international community, to bridge the climate finance gap and address climate change effectively.
 
Mbah concluded by emphasizing that climate change presents both challenges and opportunities for Nigeria. With decisive action and innovative solutions, Nigeria can build a low-carbon and climate-resilient future, ensuring sustainable prosperity for its citizens.
 
Meanwhile, the National Emergency Management Agency has reassured Nigerians of its readiness to mitigate the impact of flooding in Nigeria ahead of the 2024 rainy season. It pledged to provide early warning alerts and public sensitization on precautionary measures to avert the impacts of floods and associated hazards.

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