IMPACTS OF CORONAVIRUS ON ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA

Abstract This study measured the awareness, perception and attitude of residents in southwest Nigeria on the impact of coronavirus on illegal wildlife trade with an online survey method for data collection. One hundred and fifty responses were recorded out of over two hundred online copies of questionnaire sent out. The Cronbach’s alpha was above 0.70 […]

ECOLOGICAL AND SYNERGISTIC EVALUATION OF THE NUTRIENT DYNAMICS OF THE PRECIPITATION FLUX IN A GUINEA SAVANNA, NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA

Abstract Tropical savannas are widespread, rich in biodiversity, with nutrient cycling being central to long-term sustainability of its phytodiversity. Understory precipitation (canopyfall and stemflow) and freefall from 13 rainfall episodes were sampled in isolated, naturally growing tree stands of Azadirachta indica (A. Juss), Daniella oliveri (Rolfe) Hutch. & Dalziel, Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) Benth, Prosopis africana […]

ADAPTATION STRATEGIES TO CLIMATE CHANGES AMONG THE SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN MICHEWENI DISTRICT, TANZANIA

Abstract The impact of climate change on smallholder farmers in developing countries has become an alarming issue that requires close attention. Due to the low level of investment on science and technology in their activities, smallholder farmers are the most affected group by the impacts of climate change in many developing countries. This study examined the impacts of climate change and the adaptation strategies of smallholder farmers in Micheweni district of Pemba Zanzibar Tanzania. […]

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN TRADITIONAL AFRICAN CITIES – A PERSPECTIVE FROM THE BENIN CITY WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD, EDO STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract Solid waste management is a social, economic and environmental problem facing all traditional African cities. Over the years, there have been concerted efforts made towards adequately solving the problems created by improper waste management and disposal in traditional African cities like Conakry, Ouagadougou, Cairo, Nairobi, Kumasi, Asmara, Kampala, Monrovia, Kigali, Harare, Abidjan, Bamako, Abuja, […]

BUILDING SUSTAINABILITY AND SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENTS IN NIGERIA: THE WAY FORWARD

Abstract Decarbonization of the built environment has become a major focus of economies worldwide due to the huge impacts of global over population and an increase in the global floor area of buildings which is expected to double by the year 2060. Delivering sustainable built environments therefore according to the world green building council is […]

DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS AND MODAL SPLIT BEHAVIOUR OF COMMUTERS IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA-NIGERIA

Abstract Sustainability of transport systems may require identifying critical determinants of modal split behaviours relating to modal choices of commuters. Commuters possess different personal characteristics that may predispose modal choices. These characteristics are pertinent and may be pointers to a sustainable transport system. This paper examined the status of different transport modes in the Federal […]

SPATIAL PATTERN OF HOUSEHOLD WATER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract Point-of-use household water treatment (HWT) has been advocated to substantially decrease the global burden of waterborne diseases and to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. To determine to what extent HWT has been undertaken in communities in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, we investigated the spatial pattern of household water management practices in parts of the […]

IMPACT OF MINING LEGISLATIONS ON CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN GEITA DISTRICT, TANZANIA

Abstract Gold Mining Sector in Tanzania has been experiencing conflicts between mining investors and host communities. As a result, in 2017 the Parliament enacted a series of mining reforms aimed at mitigating both economic and environmental conflicts. This study investigated the impact of these new mining legislations in mitigating mineral conflicts between Geita Gold Mine […]

EVALUATION OF IRRIGATION POTENTIAL OF MANNISA WATERSHED USING GIS AND REMOTE SENSING TECHNOLOGIES IN OFFA WOREDA, SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA

Abstract Erratic rainfall in Ethiopia has brought areas under extreme drought is increasing year to year. Assessing land suitability for irrigation has become the key strategies to minimize vulnerability to food insecurity. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the irrigation potential of the Mannissa watershed of Offa Woreda for surface irrigation. The […]