Following the unfavorable weather condition resulting from a change in climatic imbalance, Environmental and Climate experts has suggested restoring the forest habitats to curb the effects of the heat wave being experienced across the nation.
The climate expert discussed about the current heat wave that has added credence to the fight against global warming and climate change.
Michael David, the Executive Director of the Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation added that the heat serve as a means to dry up the stream and rivers.
He advised Nigerians to plant more trees and restore forest habitats in homes to mitigate climate change.
He said, “To address the impact of heat wave and the drying of rivers and streams requires a more comprehensive strategy on climate adaptation process, water management and generally ecosystem restoration.”
The heat being experienced in the country was due to climate change, and we urgently need to safeguard water resources for future generations.
He added, “Heatwave exposes to drought and contributes to health problems in humans and wildlife, leading to high levels of disease.
“Heatwave causes a lot of socio-economic impacts on communities, water scarcity raises a lot of conflict in communities; livelihoods are affected as well as animals and farmers. Communities are also displaced, leading to migration of people.”
Also, Ene Owoh, the National Coordinator of clean up Nigeria noted that Climate change had caused water shortage, drought, a fall in agricultural produce, and decreased forest habitat which is essential during this heat wave period in the country.
He said, “Climate change has caused water shortage, drought, and the decrease of agricultural produce, it is important to note that water and climate change were intellect.
“Climate change affects water supply in several ways from the present unpredictable rainfalls to the depreciating water levels in streams. The rising sea levels, and the cases of flood and drought, all boil down to climate change.
“The truth be told, climate change has altered the availability of water, thus making it less plentiful in the world. Let us bear in mind that any increase in temperature level will have consequences on water level as well as human beings.”
