Development first : addressing climate change in Africa : first annual conference on climate change and development in Africa

Abstract

This document focuses on the first annual conference on climate change and development in Africa. Development first: addressing climate change in Africa. The conference considered and discussed this sub-theme and corresponding topics, which cov ered and dealt with the review and state of climate science, data and information in Africa. The conference emphasized the crucial role of climate information in national development planning, in managing climate opportunities and risks, and for mitigation and adaptation. The conference further emphasized the need for scientifically established facts and knowledge through climate science and concluded that having in place sound data, information, knowledge, and service deliv ery mechanisms is essential to enable Africa to reach a common understanding of the evidence as well as the extent of the impact on its economic growth and social development.