Meet AGOSU MONDAY CHRISTOPHER, an Academic Staff of Lagos State University.
Climate Change And Coastal Zone Management
Assistant Lecturer
CESSED
At the CESSED department office
Appointment on Visitation important
Topic: Climate Change And Coastal Zone Mangement
Description: The impact of Anthropogenic induced climate change on coastal zone
| # | Certificate | School | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | M.Sc (Environmental Resource Management) | Centre for Environmental studies and Sustainable Development, Lagos State University | 2018 |
Investigating the Impacts of Anthropogenic Activities and Climate Change Interactions on Lagos Mangrove Ecosystem, a case study of Badagry, Ikorodu and Eti-Osa, Lagos State, Nigeria
The mangrove ecosystems in Lagos are under significant pressure due to various anthropogenic activities. These activities not only disrupt the ecological balance but also contribute to the degradation of critical ecosystem services provided by mangroves. The aim of this ongoing research is to investigate how human activities and climate change interact to influence mangrove degradation, assess the current status of these ecosystems, and evaluate the effectiveness of existing conservation efforts. The study adopts a mixed-methods approach, combining both qualitative and quantitative research methods. The mixed-methods design is appropriate for this study because it allows for a comprehensive analysis of the interaction between anthropogenic activities and climate change on the Lagos mangrove ecosystem. The study was conducted in three locations: Badagry, Ikorodu and Eti-Osa Areas, Lagos, Nigeria. These locations were selected due to their distinct environmental characteristics, socio-economic dynamics, and varying levels of exposure to anthropogenic pressures and climate risks. A stratified random sampling technique was used to select specific mangrove sites within the study locations and divided into strata based on factors such as proximity to industrial activities, urban areas, and water bodies. Within each stratum, random sampling was employed to select sites for data collection. Data was collected using methods such as Field Surveys and Socio-Economic Surveys, Remote Sensing and GIS Analysis, climate data as well as soil and water quality analysis. Data analysis is being done using statistical software such as Microsoft Excel and SPSS for the quantitative analysis and thematic analysis for the qualitative data. Expected outcome include, assessment of Mangrove degradation, Evaluation of Conservation Efforts, impacts of climate change and recommendation for sustainable management.
AGOSU CHRISTOPHER is a Assistant Lecturer at the Department of CESSED
AGOSU has a M.Sc in Environmental Resource Management from Centre for Environmental studies and Sustainable Development, Lagos State University
