Recherche
Climate change and agriculture : analysis of knowledge gaps and needs
(2011-11)
This paper reviews the current status of agricultural production in Africa, the role of agriculture in the economies of African countries and in poverty reduction initiatives, the production trends and the public investments ...
Agriculutral water management in the context of climate change in Africa
(2011-11)
The paper focuses on ecosystems rather than commodities; on underlying processes (both biophysical and socio-economical) than simple relationships; and on managing the effects of interactions between various elements of ...
Critical issues in bioenergy : exploring the opportunities constraints and trade -offs
(2011-11)
This paper outlines some of the technical, institutional and political considerations in the formulation of better and meaningful bioenergy strategies for serving Africa's social and economic development agenda. In the ...
Climate change and water in Africa : analysis of knowledge gaps and needs
(2011-11)
The paper outlines the major sources of international climate finance. It examines, to the extent that information is available, the level of finance that goes into supporting climate change activities in Africa. The paper ...
Vulnerability and climate change hotspots in Africa - mapping based on existing knowledge
(2011-11)
The climate of Africa varies from humid tropical climate to hyper-arid Saharan climate. The rainfall is highly variable in space. The coefficient of variation of rainfall is mapped in this paper and it revealed that rainfall ...
Climate change and water resources of Africa : challenges, opportunities and impacts
(2011-11)
The paper focuses on the current level of water use by the various sectors and the potential and opportunities for future development. Sensitivity of the water sector to current climate variability and future climate change ...