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Climate Vulnerable Residents in Nigeria Are Creating Makeshift Adaptation Systems A YSE-led study shows that residents of informal settlements in Lagos are finding new ways to adapt to intense flooding and are building livelihoods from climate action despite being excluded from formal state climate mitigation planning. Article June 3, 2026 Brianna Castro
Fact Sheet Building for Cool in Informal Settlements Retrofitting existing structures may provide better cooling outcomes than uninformed redevelopment
Fact Sheet Increasing the Climate Resilience of Health Systems Preparing facilities and supply chains for climate risks can ensure continuous, high-quality medical care
Video Interview Mayor of Freetown on using trees to address heat Listen to Mayor Aki-Sawyerr of Freetown, Sierra Leone detail the city's innovative approach to planting 1 million trees by 2024
Fact Sheet Connecting Streets to Reduce Cars Connected streets can increase transit options and improve quality of life for residents
