The African continent stands out for its disproportionate vulnerability to the changing climate. Scientists estimate that over the past 100 years, temperatures across Africa have increased by an average of 0.5 – 2 degrees1. It may not sound significant, but the impacts are life-changing. From changing weather patterns that reduce crop yields in Malawi, to natural disasters which threaten lives in Southern Africa, or the 2018 crisis that saw Cape Town facing ‘Day Zero’ without water, the fall-out of the changing climate is evident across this continent. Sixty-five percent of the African population is likely to be impacted by the consequences of climate change – despite the fact that African nations are responsible for just 2-3% of global emissions2.

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EU-UNEP Africa LEDS Project Final Report 2019.pdf

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