Lagos
Nigeria
Lagos is projected to experience frequent heatwaves, prolonged drought conditions, and increased risks of arbovirus transmission and malaria. To combat these challenges, the city has developed technology-enabled resilience solutions, focusing on planning and monitoring through decision support systems for climate adaptation. Additionally, current and proposed initiatives incorporate communication and community engagement platforms, designed to educate, train, and actively involve the public in resilience planning. By combining technological advancements with community participation, Lagos is working to ensure a more resilient urban ecosystem that can better adapt to the impacts of climate change in the future.
Hazard Outlook
How will Lagos's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Longest Heatwave
Lagos may experience heatwaves lasting up to 6 days, among the highest of all other cities.
Elevation
At 31 m elevation, Lagos faces elevated risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Maximum Temperature
Lagos's projected maximum temperature of 9.2°C is near the median of cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Maximum Rainfall
Lagos's projected maximum rainfall of 9 mm is near the median of cities globally.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 9 days of heavy rainfall expected, Lagos ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Lagos faces high exposure to heatwave and elevated exposure to elevation. These areas may warrant priority attention in adaptation planning.
Data source: Climate projections from the IPCC AR6 scenario analysis. See our methodology for details on how we process and interpret this data.
Deployed Solutions
Deployed climate adaptation technologies identified in Lagos.
Recommended Solutions
Proven solutions from similar cities that could help diversify Lagos's resilience portfolio
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