But what is worse is that many more poverty traps and shocks will continue to occur if nothing is done to manage climate change and population. Increasing population will only increase gas emissions, which will continue to perpetuate climate change and this will lead to rising sea levels everywhere. Furthermore, population expansion will lead to higher levels of poverty and Lagos will be extremely vulnerable to all types of shocks. It is important to be aware that Lagos is not the only city affected by overpopulation and poverty, this is something that can be observed all over the world, so we must come from another side and contemplate different ways to limit the harsh effects of poverty AND