# Climate social scientist

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## Timeline

- **2026-09-21**: Adaptation research published — A climate social scientist publishes findings on adaptation infrastructure in 20 Lagos informal settlements.
- **2023-07**: Demolitions begin — Lagos authorities begin clearing informal waterfront settlements; at least six are demolished by September 2026.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Lagos Erases Flood Defenses: 40% Water, 6 Settlements Demolished
2026-09-21 18:06:25 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Demolishing at least six Lagos informal settlements since July 2023 has destroyed community-built flood defences, water systems and sand-raising practices in a city where 40% of land is water or wetland. The removals contradict climate resilience goals and increase exposure for both informal and formal neighbourhoods.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/lagos-demolitions-climate-defenses

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