The C²REST Project Publications

Climate, health, and living condition crises in the expanding informal settlements and slums of South-West Nigeria: a case report of Ogun and Oyo states

The rapid expansion of informal settlements and slums in southwestern Nigeria, particularly along the Lagos-Ogun-Oyo corridor, underscores the critical challenges posed by rapid urbanisation and population growth in this major economic hub of West Af...

Clean Energy and Health Expenditure in an African Setting: A Socioeconomic Analysis of Household Costs and Willingness to Pay

BackgroundClimate vulnerability in sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria, has heightened concern about household energy transitions and associated health and economic impacts. Despite clean fuel initiatives, uncertainty remains regarding household ex...

Stakeholders´ perspectives on addressing climate change and respiratory health impacts in Nigeria

The impacts of climate change on respiratory health are increasingly becoming a significant challenge in Nigerian cities, particularly in Lagos and Ogun States. Engaging stakeholders in discussions about climate change and health is crucial for addre...

Leveraging AI and data science to mitigate the respiratory health impacts of climate change in Africa: Organisation, costs, and challenges

Climate change poses significant threats to respiratory health in Africa, exacerbated by environmental changes and inadequate health infrastructure. Artificial intelligence (AI) and data science offer promising tools to address these challenges by en...

Exploring the impact of climate change on respiratory health in Nigeria: a scoping review of current research, government policies and programs

Climate change significantly impacts health globally, especially in densely populated, rapidly industrialising and ecologically diverse countries like Nigeria. We analysed climate change policies, studies, programs, and events at the national and sub...