Abstract This study examines the effects of unregulated urbanization on wetland-riparian ecosystem of Yenagoa metropolis, Urbanization in Africa started later than any other part of the globe and at an extraordinary rate of roughly 40%. Africa is the continent that is urbanizing the quickest in the globe right now. A mixed research design was adopted. […]
INFLUENCE OF SETTLEMENT PATTERN ON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN OVIA NORTH EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EDO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract Settlement patterns play an important role in shaping municipal solid waste management practices, particularly in developing countries where waste management infrastructure is often inadequate. This study assessed the influence of settlement pattern on solid waste generation, storage, collection, transportation, disposal, waste separation, and recycling practices in selected urban (Okada), semi-urban (Usen), and rural (Iguomon) […]
SUSTAINABLE URBANIZATION AND LAND USE/LAND COVER CHANGE DYNAMICS IN EPE, BADAGRY, AND IKORODU, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA (2010–2025): A GIS AND REMOTE SENSING APPROACH
Abstract This study examines sustainable urbanization and land use/land cover (LULC) change dynamics in Epe, Badagry, and Ikorodu areas of Lagos State, Nigeria, from 2010 to 2025 using GIS and remote sensing techniques. Multi-temporal Landsat imagery for 2010 and 2025 was obtained from United States Geological Survey (USGS), processed, classified, and analysed to quantify LULC […]
ASSESSMENT OF VEGETATION DYNAMICS OF SELECTED SURROUNDING AIRPORTS FOREST IN NIGERIA
Abstract Shortage of ecological assessment in tropical rain forest has been identified as major challenges for the forestry industries and government for sustainable forest management in terms of conservation, advocacy, carbon sequestration and policy recommendation. The study was carried out to assess tree species and vegetation dynamics of four airport surrounding forests in Nigeria. Four […]
FOOD SAFETY KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES AMONG FOOD HANDLERS IN LAGOS, NIGERIA: EVIDENCE AND POLICY OPTIONS FOR FOOD INDUSTRIALISATION
Abstract This study investigated the relationship between food safety knowledge and practices among food handlers in Lagos State, Nigeria, with a view to assessing whether food safety knowledge translates into safe food handling practices. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional design and utilized a structured questionnaire administered to 200 food handlers selected from five Local […]
MAPPING URBAN EXPANSION IN BENIN CITY, NIGERIA (2000–2024) USING LANDSAT TIME SERIES AND MACHINE LEARNING
Abstract Rapid urban expansion poses significant challenges for sustainable land management in many cities across sub-Saharan Africa. This study assesses the spatial and temporal patterns of urban expansion in Benin City, Nigeria, between 2000 and 2024 using multi-temporal Landsat imagery and machine-learning classification. Landsat 5, 7, 8, and 9 surface reflectance data were processed and […]
GROUNDWATER QUALITY INDEX OF CHANDRAPUR DISTRICT, CENTRAL INDIA
Abstract Groundwater is the primary source of drinking water in Chandrapur district, Central India; however, rapid industrialization, coal mining, and urban expansion have raised serious concerns regarding its quality. The present study evaluates the groundwater quality of Chandrapur district using the Water Quality Index (WQI) approach to provide an integrated assessment of its suitability for […]
RAINFALL VARIABILITY AND RAINWATER MANAGEMENT IN THE DJIRI WATERSHED IN BRAZZAVILLE (REPUBLIC OF CONGO)
Abstract The aim of this study is to analyze rainfall dynamics and stormwater management in the Djiri watershed, northeast of the city of Brazzaville. The methodological approach used is based on documentary analysis, data collection from the local SRTM-DM, rainfall statistics covering the period 1990-2023, field observations and socio-anthropological perceptions of SWM. These data were […]
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND ITS ROLE IN CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION: EVIDENCE FROM TARCHA TOWN, SOUTHWEST ETHIOPIA
Abstract This study assesses the development of green infrastructure (GI) and its role in climate change adaptation in Tarcha Town, Dawuro Zone, Southwest Ethiopia. The research examined the status, institutional capacity, community perception, and climate adaptation functions of GI. Using A mixed-methods approach involving household surveys (142 respondents), key informant interviews, focus group discussions, field […]
HUMAN–TIGER CONFLICT DURING MAHUA (Madhuca longifolia) FLOWER COLLECTION IN CHANDRAPUR FOREST CIRCLE, CENTRAL INDIA
Abstract Human–tiger conflict in Chandrapur forest circle, Maharashtra state of central India, has intensified in recent years, particularly during mahua (Madhuca longifolia) flower collection—a seasonal livelihood activity for forest-dependent communities. This study examines tiger-related human fatalities associated with mahua collection between 2013 and 2023, using official records obtained through Right to Information requests from the […]