Global sea levels have been predicted to rise more than 6 feet (2 meters) by the end of this century. Keeping Lagos afloatAdebote told CNN that for Lagos to stay afloat in the face of floods and rising sea levels, it must adapt to climate change. Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has also expressed the country's willingness to partner with global allies in tackling climate change. Nigeria's economy has struggled in recent years, shrinking financing for climate change and other critical sectors. Authorities are nonetheless still pledging to ramp up the country's climate change response.

Source: CNN August 01, 2021 10:18 UTC