C1 - 3.7 Quality Of Life In Lagos Can Be Improved By Sustainability Flashcards
What does sustainability mean?
Sustainability means improving things for people today without negatively affecting future generations
What are the main top down strategies for sustainability in Lagos?
Improving water supply, improving waste disposal, reducing traffic congestion, improving air quality
How is the Lagos government aiming to improve the megacity’s sustainability through the water supply?
The Lagos government are working on a 2.5 billion USD plan for new water treatment plants and distribution networks. Water kiosks are being introduced so people can buy water for less than from informal sellers before connection.
What project are the Lagos government doing to improve sustainability through reducing traffic congestion?
Two rail lines to connect the CBD with the north and west are under construction. These are along major commuter routes.
How will Lagos’ two new rail lines improve sustainability?
The rail lines are to be built along major commuter routes. The journey will be shorter (35m not 4h) attracting people. Since the trains are emission free pollution will be greatly reduced which was previously being caused by all the cars and traffic.
What project are the Lagos government doing to improve sustainability through improving waste disposal?
The Lagos Waste Management Authority are working to improve rubbish collection by making sure collection vans can get to each area of the city by doing collection at night (less traffic). Recycling banks are also being put in every estate and people encouraged to recycle.
What project are the Lagos government doing to improve sustainability through improving air quality?
The gouvernement have banned the import of small generators and encouraged communities to run one large generator together
How will Lagos’ generator plan improve sustainability?
Small electric generators are a big source of air pollution so by getting people to share a big generator less pollution is created overall
What are the main bottom-up strategies for improving sustainability in Lagos and what are the NGOs responsible?
Improving health (CHIEF), Improving city housing (SEAP), improving education (onado foundation)
How is CHIEF going to improve sustainability in Lagos?
CHIEF aims to develop sustainable healthcare in deprived areas of Lagos by opening up community health centres, particularly for women and children. They also run education projects to make people aware of health issues.
