Majekodunmi Warns of Lagos Sea Level Threat by 2050
Dr. Desmond Majekodunmi, the Chairman of the Lekki State Urban Forest and Animal Shelter Initiative (LUFASI), warned that rising sea levels and climate change could threaten parts of Lagos by 2050. Speaking at the three-day international conference of the Society for Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Mitigation (SETPOM) at the University of Lagos, he urged Nigerians to adopt sustainable environmental practices to prevent an ecological crisis.
Majekodunmi identified greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation, pollution, and biodiversity loss as key contributors to the climate crisis. He emphasized that industrial activities and fossil fuel consumption were exacerbating environmental degradation.
He specifically noted the risks of coastal erosion and rising sea levels for Lagos, calling for urgent collective action to protect the environment. Majekodunmi expressed optimism that renewable energy, improved waste management, and technological innovation could address the climate crisis.
Dr. Idowu Aneyo, President of SETPOM, also stressed the importance of behavioral change and leveraging Artificial Intelligence for environmental sustainability.
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