The lives and livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people will be affected by what is done
(or not done) in urban centres with regard to climate change over the next five to ten years …

There is a consensus on the detrimental impacts of erosion and storm surges on the coast of
Lagos, Nigeria but no agreement on whether the proposed Eko Atlantic City (EAC) …

Climate change is a major challenge for us all, but for African countries it represents a
particular threat. This book outlines current thinking and evidence and the impact such …

The aim of this book is to explore the dynamic interactions that exist between urban and
environmental systems in coastal megacities. This interaction is highly significant because of …

Severe geoenvironmental, economic and social problems are recognised in many urban
areas, worldwide. In Africa, these problems are acute, especially in the rapidly expanding …

Coastal erosion is widespread across the Bight of Benin owing to the perturbation of the
sediment transport by the installation of the major ports of Lomé (Togo), Cotonou (Benin) …

Nigeria is a key regional player in Africa. With a gross domestic product of US $398 billion
and 196 million people6, the country has the biggest economy and the largest population on …

Coastal erosion poses a significant threat to the sustainability of urban coastal areas,
endangering communities and economies alike. Addressing this complex issue requires …

The vulnerability of cities to climate change is largely underestimated. There is no
established or standardized set of city indicators that measures the effects of climate change …

Coastal erosion is a natural process that constantly reconfigures beaches, either in a
landward or seaward direction. This study aims to assess the situation, causes, and impacts …