Rethinking Roles of Local Non-governmental Organizations (LNGO) in Managing Disaster Risks in Historic Neighborhoods: Experiences from the City of Lagos, Nigeria

Adetunji, Olufemi Samson; Owolabi, Oluwatosin Samuel; Faboye, Samson Olaoluwa

doi:10.1007/978-981-15-4948-9_9

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“…As noted by McIntyre-Tamwoy [19] and Adetunji et al [30], management of climate risks to cultural heritage requires the involvement of non-government stakeholders and local community members not only to address the risks but also to build a sense of responsibility and empower local communities to participate in climate action. Participatory approaches to climate risk management are recommended in different studies, such as Masini et al's [31] and Hall et al's [32], but, in many cases, community members are not involved at the inception of planning the interventions.…”

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Climate Risk Management in Cultural Heritage for Inclusive Adaptation Actions in Nigeria

Adetunji,

Daly

2024

Heritage

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Different regions around the world are experiencing climate risks, including increasing temperatures, rapid changes in rainfall patterns, loss of biodiversity and extreme weather events. Within the last decade, Nigeria has experienced a series of localised and regional drought and flooding events affecting not only arable farmlands but also cultural heritage, including heritage buildings and cultural landscapes. This study assesses climate-related risks affecting cultural heritage using the ABC risk assessment method to understand the impacts of key climate drivers. The assessment method was applied to five cultural heritage sites with different values and functions. The findings revealed that changes in precipitation and wind speed and direction induce most of the sudden-onset impacts, such as bushfires, flooding and physical collapse. A sense of community connection and attachment to the built heritage remain strong but there have been limited efforts to implement actions that address climate risks to the built heritage and its surrounding spaces. The output of the assessment contributes to risk prioritisation and informs decision making for developing the needed adaptive actions. The study demonstrates the need to leverage climate information collected by different national and international organisations not to only assess climate risks to heritage but also to improve the involvement of local communities and non-heritage professionals in developing adaptation actions for built heritage.

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Climate Risk Management in Cultural Heritage for Inclusive Adaptation Actions in Nigeria

Adetunji,

Daly

2024

Heritage

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“…According to Adetunji et al, (2020) different NGOs at local, national and international organizations could be involved in various efforts that are geared toward eliminating flood disaster including in growing cities like Iwo. All socio-cultural groups, religious organizations, professional bodies among others domicile at all levels can initiate activities or programs that can sensitize the inhabitants in the town to the menace of flooding, its cause and possible ways out of the challenge.…”

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Towards a Sustainable City Environment: Resolving the Challenge of Flooding in a Growing Tropical City in Osun State, Nigeria- A Review

Ogunbode

Oyebamiji²

2022

Aswan University Journal of Environmental Studies

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A major sustainable development goal (SDG) is the attainment of desirable living in cities. However, one serious environmental problem confronting Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria is flooding. Consequently, a critical review of literature was done to ascertain causes and establish remediation strategies for achieving a virile and sustainable city now and in no distant future. Causes of flood disaster include heavy rainfall, poor urban planning, indiscriminate refuse dumps, sedimentation of stream and reservoir beds, lackadaisical attitude towards expert warnings and forecasts among others. The effects range from farmland destructions, community displacement, destruction of public utilities and loss of lives. The accompanying disaster often led to unplanned and unprecedented expenditure by governments at different levels in an effort to alleviate negative impacts on those affected; repair and rebuilding of damaged infrastructures etc. Current growth and anticipated development of Iwo township demand efforts of all stakeholders to put in place reliable policies, projects and programmes that will lessen flood disaster for sustainability. It is expected that all stakeholders would work towards mitigating the occurrence of the flood disaster by enacting relevant legislation; proactive and mitigating measures to prevent the disaster; timely provision of adequate and relevant data/information; adherence to modern town planning rules and expert warnings in order to achieve sustainable living in cities.

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Frameworks for climate risk management (CRM) in cultural heritage: a systematic review of the state of the art

Adetunji,

MacKee

2023

JCHMSD

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PurposeA comprehensive understanding of the determining factors and implications of the frameworks for appreciating the relationships between climate risks and cultural heritage remains deficient. To address the gap, the review analysed literature on the management of climate risk in cultural heritage. The review examines the strengths and weaknesses of climate risk management (CRM) frameworks and attendant implications for the conservation of cultural heritage.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopted a two-phased systematic review procedure. In the first phase, the authors reviewed related publications published between 2017 and 2021 in Scopus and Google Scholar. Key reports published by organisations such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) were identified and included in Phase Two to further understand approaches to CRM in cultural heritage.FindingsResults established the changes in trend and interactions between factors influencing the adoption of CRM frameworks, including methods and tools for CRM. There is also increasing interest in adopting quantitative and qualitative methods using highly technical equipment and software to assess climate risks to cultural heritage assets. However, climate risk information is largely collected at the national and regional levels rather than at the cultural heritage asset.Practical implicationsThe review establishes increasing implementation of CRM frameworks across national boundaries at place level using high-level technical skills and knowledge, which are rare amongst local organisations and professionals involved in cultural heritage management.Originality/valueThe review established the need for multi-sectoral, bottom-up and place-based approaches to improve the identification of climate risks and decision-making processes for climate change adaptation.

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Rethinking Roles of Local Non-governmental Organizations (LNGO) in Managing Disaster Risks in Historic Neighborhoods: Experiences from the City of Lagos, Nigeria

Cited by 3 publications

References 29 publications

Climate Risk Management in Cultural Heritage for Inclusive Adaptation Actions in Nigeria

Climate Risk Management in Cultural Heritage for Inclusive Adaptation Actions in Nigeria

Towards a Sustainable City Environment: Resolving the Challenge of Flooding in a Growing Tropical City in Osun State, Nigeria- A Review

Frameworks for climate risk management (CRM) in cultural heritage: a systematic review of the state of the art

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