Nigeria, March 13 -- PT: The focus of your PhD was on media communication and national security discourse. What is the motivation for your research interest in climate risk communication, ecology, and environmental justice?

Ogungbemi: My previous work focused extensively on media representation and the coverage of Boko Haram terrorism in Nigerian media. This experience has bestowed upon me a profound understanding of the way media influences the perception and discussion of matters pertaining to national security. As I delved into this subject matter, my comprehension of the wider effects of media on society, particularly within the realm of global obstacles such as climate change and environmental equity, grew exponentially. My shift to...