COVID-19 response in Africa: impacts and lessons for environmental management and climate change adaptation

Victor Ongoma (), Terence Epule Epule, Youssef Brouziyne, Meryem Tanarhte and Abdelghani Chehbouni
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Victor Ongoma: Mohammed VI Polytechnic University
Terence Epule Epule: Mohammed VI Polytechnic University
Youssef Brouziyne: International Water Management Institute
Meryem Tanarhte: Hassan II University of Casablanca
Abdelghani Chehbouni: Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, 2024, vol. 26, issue 3, No 3, 5537-5559

Abstract: Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic adds pressure on Africa; the most vulnerable continent to climate change impacts, threatening the realization of most Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The continent is witnessing an increase in intensity and frequency of extreme weather events, and environmental change. The COVID-19 was managed relatively well across in the continent, providing lessons and impetus for environmental management and addressing climate change. This work examines the possible impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the environment and climate change, analyses its management and draws lessons from it for climate change response in Africa. The data, findings and lessons are drawn from peer reviewed articles and credible grey literature on COVID-19 in Africa. The COVID-19 pandemic spread quickly, causing loss of lives and stagnation of the global economy, overshadowing the current climate crisis. The pandemic was managed through swift response by the top political leadership, research and innovations across Africa providing possible solutions to COVID-19 challenges, and redirection of funds to manage the pandemic. The well-coordinated COVID-19 containment strategy under the African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention increased sharing of resources including data was a success in limiting the spread of the virus. These strategies, among others, proved effective in limiting the spread and impact of COVID-19. The findings provide lessons that stakeholders and policy-makers can leverage in the management of the environment and address climate change. These approaches require solid commitment and practical-oriented leadership.

Keywords: Climate action; COVID-19; SDG; Policy; Resilience; Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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