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Contribution of provisioning services of the Ga-Mampa wetland, South Africa, to local livelihoods (2012)
Journal Article
Adekola, O., Morardet, S., De Groot, R., & Grelot, F. (2012). Contribution of provisioning services of the Ga-Mampa wetland, South Africa, to local livelihoods. International Journal of Biodiversity Science Ecosystem Services and Management, 8(3), 248-264. https://doi.org/10.1080/21513732.2012.671191

This article describes an assessment of the contribution of provisioning services provided by the Ga-Mampa wetland (1 km2) to the livelihoods of local stakeholders, including monetary values for some services. The study used a combination of data col... Read More about Contribution of provisioning services of the Ga-Mampa wetland, South Africa, to local livelihoods.

Assessment of policies and legislation that affect management of Wetlands in Nigeria (2012)
Journal Article
Adekola, O., Whanda, S., & Ogwu, F. (2012). Assessment of policies and legislation that affect management of Wetlands in Nigeria. Wetlands, 32(4), 665-677. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13157-012-0299-3

The beneficial ecosystem services provided by wetlands in Nigeria are continuously subjected to considerable stress that has consequences for human wellbeing. An understanding of the policies and legislation governing wetland can help enhance their m... Read More about Assessment of policies and legislation that affect management of Wetlands in Nigeria.

Flood Risk in Asia's Urban Mega-deltas: Drivers, Impacts and Response (2012)
Journal Article
Chan, F. K. S., Mitchell, G., Adekola, O., & Mcdonald, A. (2012). Flood Risk in Asia's Urban Mega-deltas: Drivers, Impacts and Response. Environment and Urbanization ASIA, 3(1), 41-61. https://doi.org/10.1177/097542531200300103

Asia's urbanized mega-deltas are experiencing increased incidences of flooding. Flood risk is increasing due to urban growth, which makes people more vulnerable and threatens economic assets, and due to factors that increase flood hazard, including r... Read More about Flood Risk in Asia's Urban Mega-deltas: Drivers, Impacts and Response.

Assessment of borehole water quality in Yola-Jimeta Metropolis, Nigeria (2012)
Journal Article
Abubakar, B., & Adekola, O. (2012). Assessment of borehole water quality in Yola-Jimeta Metropolis, Nigeria. https://doi.org/10.5897/ijwree12.012

This study investigates the chemical concentration of borehole water in Yola-Jimeta Metropolis so as to assess their suitability for domestic use. Water samples were collected from twenty-two boreholes, one sample from each of the twenty-two administ... Read More about Assessment of borehole water quality in Yola-Jimeta Metropolis, Nigeria.