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Solo-Anaeto, Margaret
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Climate Change, Gender and Media in Nigeria: Mainstreaming Gender in Climate Change Reporting Falobi, Funmi; Solo-Anaeto, Margaret; Joy, Joseph Ifeoluwa; Maiwada, Abdullahi Aliyu
Budapest International Research and Critics Institute-Journal (BIRCI-Journal) Vol 9, No 2 (2026): Budapest International Research and Critics Institute May
Publisher : Budapest International Research and Critics University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/birci.v9i2.8202

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Climate change represents one of the most pressing global challenges, with far-reaching impacts across social, economic, and environmental systems. However, its effects are not evenly distributed, as existing inequalities shape differential vulnerabilities among populations. This paper interrogates the gendered dimensions of climate change, arguing that women and marginalised groups particularly in developing countries, experience disproportionate impacts due to entrenched socio-economic, cultural, and political disparities. Based on secondary data from the existing literature, the study highlights how climate change exacerbates challenges related to health, food security, water access, livelihoods, education, and exposure to violence, thereby reinforcing gender inequality. Anchored in framing theory, the paper analyses how media representations influence perception, agenda-setting, and policy prioritisation. It argues that the media serves as a powerful agent in raising awareness, amplifying marginalised voices, and promoting gender-sensitive narratives that can drive inclusive climate action. Through illustrative case studies from Nigerian print media, the paper demonstrates emerging efforts and best practices in mainstreaming gender into climate reporting, while also identifying gaps in representation and depth of coverage. The paper concludes that effective climate action requires the integration of gender perspectives into communication, policy, and practice.
Internet Memes as Alternative Frames in Global Media Coverage of the Gaza Conflict Solo-Anaeto, Margaret; Falobi, Funmi; Maiwada, Abdullahi Aliyu; Joy, Joseph Ifeoluwa
Budapest International Research and Critics Institute-Journal (BIRCI-Journal) Vol 9, No 2 (2026): Budapest International Research and Critics Institute May
Publisher : Budapest International Research and Critics University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/birci.v9i2.8203

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The rapid evolution of digital communication technologies has significantly transformed the ways in which global audiences access and interpret international news, with social media platforms emerging as dominant channels of information dissemination. Within this digital ecosystem, internet memes have evolved from mere entertainment artifacts into powerful tools of communication that shape political discourse and public opinion. This paper examines the role of internet memes as instruments of international coverage of the Gaza War, exploring their capacity to simplify complex conflict narratives, influence audience perceptions, and contribute to the framing of global events. Within the context of the existing literature, the paper conceptualises memes as participatory media forms that combine visual and textual elements, enabling rapid circulation, emotional engagement, and ideological expression across diverse audiences. Using Framing Theory, the paper analyses how memes selectively present aspects of the Gaza conflict, emphasizing particular viewpoints, emotions, and interpretations while potentially marginalising others. The paper argues that memes function as alternative communicative frames that can both legitimize and delegitimize political actors, amplify humanitarian concerns, and foster global solidarity. At the same time, their brevity, humor, and symbolic nature pose risks of oversimplification, misinformation, and ideological distortion, particularly within the fast-paced and algorithm-driven environment of social media. The paper concludes that internet memes occupy a dual position as both facilitators of engagement and potential sources of distortion in international conflict reporting. As digital culture continues to evolve, memes will remain central to how global audiences consume, interpret, and respond to international events.
Co-Authors Falobi, Funmi Joy, Joseph Ifeoluwa Maiwada, Abdullahi Aliyu