Impacts of Climate Change in Africa

Samuel Chukwujindu Nwokolo, Rubee Singh, Shahbaz Khan, Anil Kumar and Sunil Luthra
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Samuel Chukwujindu Nwokolo: University of Calabar
Rubee Singh: GLA University
Shahbaz Khan: GLA University
Anil Kumar: London Metropolitan University
Sunil Luthra: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

Chapter Chapter 7 in Africa's Path to Net-Zero, 2023, pp 237-262 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter examines climate change’s impact on Africa and offers adaptable solutions for reducing and coping with those effects. Rising temperatures and changing weather patterns are causing droughts and desertification, which in turn are leading to food shortages and water scarcity. With frequent extreme weather events destroying homes, infrastructure, and crops, rain-fed agriculture suffers terrible consequences. This puts people at risk of displacement and increases the likelihood of conflict over resources. Climate change worsens social inequalities, disproportionately affecting women and children, exacerbating existing disparities, and highlighting the need for urgent action. Despite these challenges, Africa can build resilience through sustainable development practices such as renewable energy, conservation agriculture, and ecosystem-based adaptation. Mitigation requires significant financial investment and political will. African governments must prioritize addressing the climate crisis, collaborate with international partners, and ensure community involvement and education. A more resilient future can be created by providing local communities with the necessary tools to manage their natural resources and adapt to changing environmental conditions. African countries should advocate for stricter international climate regulations and demand that developed countries accept responsibility for their emissions.

Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-44514-9_7

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