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Browsing: Climate crisis in Africa
- In Africa, climate resilience is limited due to socio-economic vulnerabilities and limited adaptive capacity.
- The UNEP report calls for an accelerated increase in adaptation efforts and finance to address the mounting risks, particularly in developing nations.
- In 2022, adaptation finance for developing countries rose to $28 billion, a far cry from the $187-$359 billion per year required to bridge the gap by 2030.
As the global climate crisis intensifies, the impacts are hitting vulnerable regions hardest, with Africa bearing the brunt of devastating consequences.
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Adaptation Gap Report 2024, average global temperatures will rise by 2.6-3.1°C above pre-industrial levels by the century’s end, far exceeding the 1.5°C threshold agreed upon in the Paris Agreement.
This rise in temperature translates to increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, and heat waves. These impacts are currently felt acutely in …