Back to office report on mission to OTA, Nigeria to represent ECA at the African leadership forum on international conference on population, environment and climatic change : their impact on development in Africa

Abstract

The document reports on the mission to Ota, Nigeria, for the African Leadership Forum's International Conference on Population, Environment, and Climatic Change. It discusses the implications of climatic change in Africa, highlighting sea-level rise, future rainfall patterns, and ozone layer depletion. The report emphasizes the need for sophisticated research equipment, understanding coastal up-welling, and the relationship between cyclic droughts and the El-Nino Southern Oscillation phenomenon. It also addresses institutional development, environmental conservation, and the impact of population growth on development. Recommendations include promoting environmental education, supporting research into alternative technologies, and improving climatic monitoring.