‘Her love of bats helped prevent wildfires’ - BBC Africa

In Nigeria and across the world, fire is both a tool and a threat. Bush burning has been a part of farming practices for generations but with unpredictable weather and rising temperatures due to climate change, a controlled fire can easily turn into a full-blown wildfire. Across Africa, fires account for about 70% of global burned land, making it the most fire-affected region globally. Nigerian ecologist, Iroro Tanshi through her ‘Zero Fire’ initiative is partnering communities across southern Nigeria to protect forests, wildlife and communities from wildfires earning her the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize Award of 2026. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/