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Climate Change & Energy: Climate change in Africa

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Africa has contributed less than any other region to the greenhouse gas emissions that are widely held responsible for global warming. But the continent is also the most vulnerable to the consequences.

(Photo credit: Andrew Heaven)

Opinions and Analysis

Putting up solar panels in Tanzania Climate funds must help integrate climate into policy

Developing countries deserve more support for their efforts to prioritise climate change in development, writes climate expert Simon Anderson.

28 November 2012 | EN | FR

Training session at Ethiopia's National Meteorology Agency We can improve climate information for Africa

A collaborative project in Ethiopia that has created climate data and tools can be applied in much of Africa, says climate scientist Tufa Dinku.

1 August 2012 | EN

Policy Briefs

Africa facing climate data shortage Integrating water with climate change adaptation plans

Climate change adaptation initiatives can be built into water management programmes to protect water resources in Africa.

1 July 2011 | EN
Source: UK Houses of Parliament

Reducing emissions through African agriculture

Agriculture, forestry and other land uses in Africa can help mitigate climate change while providing co-benefits.

8 July 2009 | EN
Source: World Agroforestry Centre


News and Features

A donkey and its owner in Africa Women are 'key drivers' in climate change adaptation

Involving women and marginalised communities in ecosystem-based adaptation to climate change is essential, according to an expert meeting.

24 April 2013 | EN | ES

Camels grazing along a run-off river south of Riyadh. Climate change to hit Saudi's agriculture, water

Climate change will make some parts of Saudi Arabia hotter and drier, with other parts seeing increased surface run-off, say scientists.

9 April 2013 | EN