Africa
How climate information services can help pastoralists in the Horn of Africa
This policy brief explores the challenges pastoralists face when using climate information services (CIS). It outlines key considerations for scaling up effective CIS in drylands.
Degrowth, green growth, and climate justice for Africa
The article explores how degrowth, green growth, and climate justice intersect in Africa, arguing that rethinking economic models is key to balancing sustainability and social equity across the continent.
Faced with floods: shifting livelihood strategies among South Sudan’s pastoralists
This report explores how pastoralists and agro-pastoralists in South Sudan's Unity State are adapting their livelihood strategies in response to conflict and climate shocks.
Enabling and financing locally-led adaptation (LLA)
The paper outlines an approach to LLA planning and financing that involves local communities, governments, and the private sector.
Factsheet for young people: Urban development and city resilience
Learn more about city resilience and urban development in Africa with this factsheet for young people from the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA)
Addressing climate change adaptation in fragile settings and conflict-affected countries: Lessons learned from the Adaptation Fund’s portfolio
The study provides an overview of the Fund’s experience and lessons learned from addressing climate change adaptation and strengthening long-term resilience in fragile and conflict-afflicted countries.
Podcast: ‘Dynamic Drylands’ explores new ways of thinking about aid, development and resilience in the drylands of Africa and the Middle East
In this one-off podcast mini-series, broadcaster Bola Mosuro talks to researchers, aid workers and herders about some of the new crises facing the drylands of Africa and the Middle East, and the dynamic ways in which people are responding to meet them.
State and trends in climate adaptation finance 2023
This report covers global status and trends of adaptation finance and provides a deeper analysis of Africa at a regional level, given the heightened adaptation needs and opportunities on the continent.
How to transform Africa’s food system
This paper proposes five pathways to help shape and transform Africa’s food systems. It argues that food systems in Africa can be more resilient if their development includes climate adaptation.
The role of indigenous knowledge in climate change adaptation in Africa
This study documents evidence of the potential of Indigenous and local knowledge in reducing vulnerability to climate change and/or improving the resilience of communities.