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Olasunkanmi Habeeb Okunola, Humboldt Scientist at the Institute for Environment and Human Security, United Nations University

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

A house in Diobu, Port Harcourt Victoria Uwemedimo/AFP via Getty Images

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 insecurity and population displacement. It’s also putting great stress on water resources.

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