African Climate And Development Initiative
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Africa’s heritage sites under threat as sea levels rise
For the first time a study has identified 56 heritage sites on the continent’s coast that are exposed to a one-in-100 year coastal extreme event, flooding and erosion
High levels of climate warming could shrink range of wild-harvested food plants
In a recent study, the authors examined the climate change risk to 1 190 species used by 19 indigenous language groups in Southern Africa
How to escape the ‘era of pandemics’
Any of 850 000 viruses could cause the next global crisis. Experts say we should focus on prevention
Water usage lessons from Namibia
In Namibia, the national government has piped water to many remote villages and put them in charge of distribution and payment
Mopane worms sound climate alert
The caterpillars are a vital source of protein and income but are being overharvested
A climate of change for cash cows
Understanding why farmers in Southern Africa are reluctant to cash in their investment is key to mitigating the effects of climate change