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Climate science, information and services in Africa status, gaps and needs
(2013)
Building resilience against the negative impacts of climate and maximizing the benefits from favorable conditions will require designing and implementing effective climate risk management strategies.These
strategies ...
Climate financing global imperatives and implications for climate-resilient development in Africa
(2013)
Climate financing is essential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in both developing and developed countries.It is an essential part of securing a low carbon development future that does not sacrifice urgently needed ...
Financing adaptation through a levy on international transport services
(2013)
A modest, harmonized international levy imposed on air transport and marine freight services could make a significant contribution to meeting these needs without damaging the competitiveness of any country, region, or ...
Management of groundwater in Africa: implications for meeting MDGs, livelihood goals and adaptation to climate change
(2013)
Groundwater is one of the most important sources for drinking water, livestock water and irrigation in Africa. Three major factors are driving the heightened interest in groundwater development in Africa. The UN Millennium ...
Africa’s climate observing networks challenges, needs and recommendations
(2013)
African country and other climate service providers must greatly strengthen their observational networks and enhance their capacity to deliver a full range of climate services in support of sustainable development. The ...
Renewable energy and climate change exploring the policy options for Africa
(2013)
Climate change is challenge to sustainable development in Africa. Even though Africa contributes less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions, it is disproportionately affected by the impact of climate change on, inter ...
Climate change and health in Africa issues and options
(2013)
African countries will suffer health consequences related to the effects of climate change as their people are among the most vulnerable to climatic change in the world. This vulnerability is due in part to existing problems ...
Fossil fuels in Africa in a carbon constrained future
(2013)
Africa has substantial reserves of fossil fuel resources.These include about 9.5% of the total global proven reserves of crude oil, 8% of natural gas reserves, and 4% of coal reserves. Much of the fossil fuel in Africa ...
Climate change and agriculture in Africa challenges and promises
(2013)
Climate change and climate variability add to the challenges that face the agricultural sector in Africa. Worldwide, considerable shifts in long-term averages and variability in rainfall and temperature, sea levels, and ...
Climate change and water in Africa challenges, opportunities and recommendations
(2013)
The water sector in Africa is very sensitive to changes in climate and prolonged climate variability. Climate change is expected to alter the hydrological cycle, temperature balance, and rainfall patterns across Africa. ...