ECA's Denton urges Africa to enhance uptake and use of climate information services

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African countries should fully integrate Climate Information Services (CIS) into their policies, plans, programs and practice, says Ms. Fatima Denton, Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) Special Initiatives Division Director. Climate Information Services Day creates awareness to the usefulness of climate services in sustainable development while climate services enhance development opportunities and reduce vulnerability; improving lives of millions of people if well applied; reduce disaster risks through early warning, alerts, advisories and adaptation strategies that build resilience of communities to cope with climate extremes; and enhance socio-economic sectors that can lead to sustainable development, among others.