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Geohazard Risk Mapping Initiative @GeohazardMaps

Providing simplified, high-precision flood hazard maps across Africa. linktr.ee/grmi2024

Joined September 2020
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#ClimateEmergency compels us to convert our shared concerns into direct, data-guided action. Join our flood risk reporting initiative, and contribute to proactive strategies built on real data from real incidents. Visit arcg.is/1rSqv1 #FloodRiskManagement #ArcGIS

Nigeria Floods Reporting App

The survey app was developed by Geohazards Risk Mapping Initiative (www.georiskmap.org) , the main purpose of this tool is to support the National Emergency Management Agency with information on...

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šŸšØ The Lagos Upcycling & Flood Mitigation Fellowship is here! šŸ“… 9ā€“11 June 2025 šŸŒ Changemakers will co-create flood solutions turn waste into value! Facilitators from @UCIBlumCenter, @ploggingnigeria & @GeohazardMaps . #Lagos #ClimateAction #SDG11
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EXTENDED: Deadline now May 14th! šŸ“… Program Dates: June 9ā€“13 šŸ”— Apply here: bit.ly/lagosfellowship šŸ•’ New Deadline: May 14, 2025 Letā€™s build a greener, flood-resilient Lagos, one leader at a time. #ClimateAction #FloodMitigation #YouthLeadership #Upcycling #Lagos
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Climate risk doesnā€™t begin with disaster. It begins with ignored data. In Ghana, rising temps, erratic rain & toxic rice reveal a deeper crisis. At @GeohazardMaps, we used MODIS, CHIRPS & GEE to map whatā€™s changing, & why it matters. šŸ“ Read more: medium.com/@geohazardmaps/heā€¦
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To us, leadership is defined by the courage to create change. Today, we celebrate a change maker, @T_Ogunwumi, the Founder of GeoHazards Risk Mapping Initiative. We appreciate your leadership. Happy Birthday!Ā šŸŽ‰ šŸ„³
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Be a change-maker. bit.ly/lagosfellowship
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If you're 18ā€“25 in Lagos and ready to lead on climate, upcycling, and flood resilience, this is for you. šŸ“… June 9ā€“13 šŸ“· bit.ly/lagosfellowship Deadline: May 9th 2025. #ClimateAction #FloodMitigation
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Most talk about sustainability. A few act. Here is an opportunity to act. If you're 18ā€“25 in Lagos and ready to lead on climate, upcycling, and flood resilience, this is for you. šŸ“… June 9ā€“13 šŸ”— bit.ly/lagosfellowship šŸ• Apply by May 9. #ClimateAction #FloodMitigation
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We are excited to share that we got featured in the latest edition of Flood Industry Magazine! Our work in geospatial tech is driving flood early warning systems in Nigeria, helping communities stay prepared. šŸ”—magazine.floodindustry.com/bā€¦
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Join us in welcoming @HB_Cezo, Hussaini Usman as GRMIā€™s Geospatial and Disaster Risk Reduction Expert! His passion for innovative solutions and building resilient communities inspires us all. Welcome to the team, Hussaini! šŸ’”šŸŒ
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Our focus on the impacts of floods on children and teenagers centers on understanding their unique vulnerabilities, addressing the disruptions to their education, health, and overall well-being, and creating targeted interventions to build resilience.
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Flooding disrupts education for millions of Nigerian students. GRMIā€™s survey, featured in the Tribune, calls for action: āœ… Flood-resilient schools āœ… Mental health support for students āœ… Youth-led disaster risk mapping tribuneonlineng.com/?p=10262ā€¦
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Flooding disrupts more than land, it disrupts futures. At @GeohazardMaps, weā€™re building resilient communities in Lagos & Kogi. Watch how weā€™re making an impact & gearing up for more in 2025. Together, we can create a safer, stronger tomorrow. šŸ’Ŗ @UNDRR @T_Ogunwumi
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šŸšØ 53 school days lost annually due to flooding. Our survey in Kogi State reveals the harsh realities faced by students in flood-prone areas. šŸ“– Read more: medium.com/@geohazardmaps/inā€¦ @UNDRR @T_Ogunwumi @UNDP @hotosm @mkbadeniyi @Oxfam @WorldBankAfrica @UNDRR_Africa @UNOCHA

Insights from GRMIā€™s Pilot Survey on Flood Impact on Education in Kogi State

Extreme weather events such as floods, heatwaves, and droughts are significantly disrupting education systems in low- and middle-incomeā€¦

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Wishing a Merry Christmas to all our volunteers, partners, staff and everyone celebrating around the world šŸŽ„.
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Every number has a story, and every story shapes a solution. šŸŒāœØ Hereā€™s one of our volunteers listening to childrenā€™s experiences with flooding. Itā€™s not just data, itā€™s their reality, and itā€™s guiding how we create lasting, meaningful change. #FloodResilience #Community
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Smiles, resilience, and hope. At @GeohazardMaps, we're empowering the next generation to rise above challenges like flooding. Together, we're building a future where every child has the tools to thrive. šŸŒ #YouthEmpowerment #FloodResilience #SustainableFutures
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Our latest pilot survey reveals how flooding disrupts education, mental health, and daily life for children in Lagos. We're committed to building resilience through innovative solutions and community engagement. medium.com/@geohazardmaps/unā€¦ @UNDP @nemanigeria @IFRCAfrica

ā€œUnderstanding the Impact of Flooding on Children and Youths in Lagos: Insights from a Pilotā€¦

Nigeria experiences various types of flood events, including flash floods, riverine floods, and coastal floods, all of which haveā€¦

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Resilience against floods starts with the next generation. Teach kids disaster prep, flood risk, and sustainability today, and theyā€™ll build a safer, stronger future tomorrow. šŸŒšŸŒŠ #ClimateAction #DisasterRiskReduction @T_Ogunwumi @UNDRR_Africa @UNICEF
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Flooding shouldnā€™t take away any childā€™s chance to learn and grow. Weā€™re working to keep schools open, protect childrenā€™s well-being, and ensure their voices are heard through the Childrenā€™s Charter for DRR. medium.com/@geohazardmaps/riā€¦

Building a resilient future: How GRMI seeks to champion childrenā€™s charter for disaster riskā€¦

Kogi State, located in Nigeriaā€™s northcentral region, faces a longstanding history of severe flooding due to its unique geographicalā€¦

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Geohazard Risk Mapping Initiative retweeted
Taiwo Ogunwumi@T_Ogunwumi
19 Nov 2024
lnkd.in/eu4DcztR "Building a resilient future! šŸŒ @GeohazardMaps is championing the Childrenā€™s Charter for Disaster Risk Reduction in Nigeria, empowering young voices to shape safer communities. #DisasterRiskReduction #YouthEmpowerment #ResilientFuture"
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