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Health Risks Associated with Waste Management Activities at the Gbegamey Waste Transfer Center, Cotonou, Southern Benin

Soussia Théodore, Hounkanrin Augustin Prince Sènakpon, Djoginou Claude, Dassekpo Innocent, Sossa Jérôme Charles, Vigan Jacques, Odoulami Lisette & Baba-Moussa Lamine Saïd · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

Introduction: Waste management is a major environmental and health challenge on a global scale. The objective of this study is to assess the health risks associated with household waste management activities on the health of workers at the Gbegamey transfer center. Methods: This...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i25306

Contribution of Nature-Based Solutions to the Socio-Economic Resilience of Market Gardening in a Coastal Environment: The Case of the Saint-Louis Marine Protected Area (Senegal)

Serigne Modou SARR, Abdou Khadre Dieng, Sadibou Sow & Oumar Barry · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

Aims: This study aims to analyze coastline mobility and evaluate the effects of soft solutions, such as typhavelles and reforestation, on market gardening in the Langue de Barbarie region, Saint-Louis, Senegal, an area highly vulnerable to coastal erosion, marine flooding, and so...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i25301

Regulation of Growth and Seed Yield in Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) under Contrasting Soil Moisture Regimes

Annie W. Muturi, Onesmus M. Kitonyo, John W. Kimenju & Monica W. Mburu · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

As chia crop (Salvia hispanica L.) expands into new environments in Kenya, its response to moisture stress is only partially understood. This study simulated different soil moisture regimes to determine their effects on chia crop growth and yield, and to identify key traits that...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i25302

Climate Sensitivity of Kharif Rice Yield in Manipur, Northeast India

Mayanglambam Sanjit Singh, Sreejith Aravindakshan, K. Ajith Kumar, Sujata Khamhoo & D. Balasubramanian · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

Aims: This study quantifies climatic drivers of Kharif-season rice yield variability in Manipur. Study design: The present study was conducted using seasonally aggregated rainfall and temperature indicators with regression-based attribution and scenario modelling.   Place and Dur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i25303

Evaluating the Causes and Socio-economic Effects of Flooding in Ogba, Egbema, Ndoni LGA, Rivers State, Nigeria

O. C. Dollah, F.O. Okemini & C.V. Orajaka · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

Focusing on community resilience infers enforcing greater stress on what communities can achieve for themselves while working together. The argument for communities to look inward to addressing natural disaster is hinged on the lack of proactive response from state actors. The tr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i25299

Evaluation of Long-Term Trends in Climatic Variables and Correlation Analysis for Major Crops in Prayagraj

S. B. Sree Hari, Shraddha Rawat & Nilesh Kumar Singh · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

This study investigates long-term climatic trends and their influence on crop yields in the Prayagraj region of Uttar Pradesh, aiming to enhance understanding of weather–agriculture interactions for sustainable farming. Utilizing meteorological and crop yield data from 1997 to 20...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i25300

Employment Generation as a Direct-use Ecosystem Service of Kawal Tiger Reserve, Telangana, India

Rohith Ravula, Mhaiskar Priya Rajendra, Milkuri Chiranjeeva Reddy, C. Sudhakar Reddy, Kapil Sihag, Bheemreddyvalla Venkateshwar Reddy, Katikala Anish, Yerrawada Naveen & Sachin Kumar · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

Aims: The present study assessed employment generation as a measurable direct-use ecosystem service of the Kawal Tiger Reserve (KTR), Telangana, India, and examined its contribution to local livelihoods, conservation effectiveness, and policy-relevant sustainable forest managemen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i25296

Assessment of the Typology and Management of Solid Waste from Collective Catering Establishments in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Franck Michaël Zahui, Jean-Marie Pétémanagnan OUATTARA, Amichalé Jean Cyrille BEDA, Aman MESSOU & Lacina Coulibaly · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

Aims: Waste from collective catering establishments is attracting increasing attention due to the associated risks of food contamination resulting from poor waste management. This study aims to analyses the waste management practices of such establishments in Yopougon-Port-Bouët...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i25297

A Tool to Measure the Climate Change Awareness among the Farming Community in Central Plain Zone of Uttar Pradesh, India

Shivam Singh, Harish Chandra Singh, Uma Sah, Munish Kumar, Dileep Vyas & Saurabh Singh · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

Climate change is one of the most critical environmental challenges confronting the world today. The effects of climate change were evident and extended across various climate-sensitive sectors, particularly in agriculture. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) hav...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i25298

Integrated Hydrological Analysis for Water Resource Management and Flood Risk Forecasting in the Diani Watershed

Piou Dobo GUILAVOGUI, Simon Pierre LAMAH, Ansoumane Sakouvogui & Demba Aïssata Samoura · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

The Diani watershed faces increasing pressure on its water resources due to climate variability, population growth, urbanization, and agricultural and pastoral activities. Increasingly frequent episodes of intense rainfall, exacerbated by climate change, cause recurring floods re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i25295

The Growing Effects of Climate Change and Its Environmental and Socioeconomic Consequences

Ofure Esther Asuelimhen · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

Our planet, Earth, is faced with diverse environmental issues, among which is climate change. Climate change, which is caused by increasing greenhouse gas emissions poses this challenge. Nigeria being a leading oil producer and a major gas-flaring country, experiences severe impa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i25294

Evaluation of in-situ Moisture Conservation Practices and Nitrogen Sources on Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Rainfed Sorghum

Kasbe Sudhanshu Sudhakar, A. Pratap Kumar Reddy, K. A. Gopinath, K. L. Sharma, V. Praveen Rao & Sai Kumar Banoth · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

Nitrogen use efficiency is one of the sustainability criteria which get altered as a response to varied interventions like water conservation practices and source of nitrogen in rainfed agriculture. A two-year’ investigation was conducted to evaluate in-situ moisture conservation...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i25293

Human Health Risk Assessment Associated with the Inhalation of Air Pollutants Around Industrial Area in Bonny Island, Rivers State

Miebaka. J. Ayotamuno, Emmanuel. E. Austin & Reuben. N. Okparanma · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

Burning fossil fuels for industrial, commercial, and transportation purposes directly contributes to air pollution. Extended long-term exposure to the pollutants, which harm the neurological, reproductive and respiratory systems and cause cancer and, in rare cases, deaths, can ex...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i25290

Automated NDVI generation from LISS-III Images for Vegetation Monitoring in an Arid Environment: A Case Study in Jodhpur, India

Shubhi Kulshrestha · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

Recent advancements in remote sensing technologies have significantly improved the capability to observe, monitor, and analyse the Earth’s surface at multiple spatial and temporal scales. Satellite-based multispectral imagery has become a vital resource for environmental monitori...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i25291

Assessing Vehicular Particulate Matter Emissions, Exposure and Health Risks in Thiès, Senegal

Bertrand Tchanche, Baidy Sow, Anil Namdeo & Ibrahima Fall · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

African cities are growing at a fast pace. The demographic growth rate of about 2% per annum is a key driving factor of the accelerated urbanization. In developing cities, proliferation of small businesses is seen on major roads, where imported vehicles with old and inefficient i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i25292