Climate Change Impact - Global warming has led to a 12% increase in temperature compared to 150 years ago, resulting in flooding, seasonal fluctuation, drought, and deforestation [3][4] - The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change projects a potential 15% increase in global average temperature by 2030, affecting the lives of 350 million individuals [4] - Northern Nigeria faces desertification, with 60 meters of desert encroaching southwards annually, impacting livelihoods and the Lake Chad Basin, where 90% has shrunk [6] Mitigation Efforts - Sahongur University has planted 1,000 trees, with each mature tree capable of absorbing 22 kilograms of carbon dioxide per year [5] - Nature-based solutions, such as planting and sustaining trees, are crucial for addressing climate change [8] - Integrating climate literacy into education curricula is essential [9] Call to Action - Collaborative efforts are needed to enhance the sustainability of planted trees [8] - Policymakers should recognize climate change as an important issue [9] - The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, and the second best time is today, emphasizing the urgency of action [10]