The fight
against climate change can only be fought and won with effective political will
and people’s will backing it, that is why the use of social media is important
as a tool for sensitization and awareness so that every Nigerian, every Lagostians
will know and be informed about the effect of climate change on their lives,
health, livelihood and their entire existence as a whole.
Lagos is
undeniably the fastest growing city in Nigeria, Lagos is just six meters above
sea level, with the population estimated to be about 12 million by 2015(UN
Habitat), Lagos as a coastal city has been struggling to stay afloat and fight
the challenges posed by climate change, with global warming, Lagos faces a huge
challenges such as rising sea level, flooding, effective waste management, food
crises, creating effective transportation system etc.
Lagos is
surrounded by water and this makes the city very unique and remains the pride
of Nigeria, Lagos serves as the commercial nerve centre of Nigeria accounting
for over 60% of Nigeria’s income, Lagos is precious and we love her, but we
must keep Lagos afloat and not close our eyes to climate change.
The
importance of Lagos makes it expedient for the use of social media among young
Nigerians to create awareness and help in the fight against climate change that
is why the effort of Heinrich Boll
Stiftung (HBS) and Community Conservation and Development Initiative (CCDI)
should be applauded.
In response
to challenges posed by climate change,
Community Conservation and Development Initiative (CCDI) in collaboration
with Heinrich Boll Stiftung have
decided to create awareness on disaster management, waste management, disaster
management, urban farming etc by working with various Local governments in
Lagos, with the aim of creating a Local government that is responsive to the
environmental needs of their community.
We intend to
use social media to support their goal and further create awareness about
climate change with the hope that you will add your voice to ours, together we
can create a Lagos with a sustainable environment, free from the effect of
climate change, with citizens and government sensitive enough to protect their
environment from harm.
Olaleye Taiwo-@greenernaija
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