COMMUNICATING CLIMATE-RELATED HEALTH RISKS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES

Authors

  • B.O. Adegebo Department of Geography, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
  • A.A. Fadiya Department of Adult Education, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria

Abstract

Scientific reports on climate-related health risks contain large amounts of information and academic jargon that are
often difficult to understand by non-experts. Effectively communicating the health consequences of climate change
in simplified contexts remains crucial for raising local awareness and enhancing individual and community response
to climate-related health initiatives, especially in tropical cities. Using two purposefully designed semi-structured
questionnaires administered to 150 respondents randomly selected across targeted groups, including children and
adolescents, adults, and the elderly in Ado-Ekiti, an emerging city in Southwest Nigeria, this study investigates the
communication tools that can most effectively disseminate information on climate-related health risks on a more
personal level. It examines the communication barriers that limit people’s access, understanding and attitudes
toward climate-related health information. The study’s findings could provide valuable insights that can improve how
climate-related health concerns and mitigation policies are communicated to local communities, ultimately reducing
population health risks.

Published

2026-02-01

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 4 (2025): LOCAL ACTORS AND PROCESS IN THE CLIMATE RESPONSE

Section

Articles