http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on climate change in africa and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/news/ A report released at the 2nd Africa Water Week warns that climate change is putting the continent's water resources at risk.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/africa-must-act-to-tackle-water-crisis-says-report.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaTue, 17 Nov 2009 03:27:31 GMTAfrican countries lack data on the effect climate change will have on water supplies, scientists said at Africa Water Week.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/africa-facing-climate-data-shortage.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaWed, 11 Nov 2009 03:56:48 GMTKenyan MP and remote sensing expert, Wilbur Ottichilo, argues the time is ripe for using satellites to spot developing African droughts.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/satellites-can-help-monitor-and-manage-african-droughts.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaWed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMTLocal knowledge forms the backbone of a programme in Benin that aims to help farmers adapt to the effects of climate change.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/benin-farmers-unite-against-effects-of-climate-change.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaTue, 13 Oct 2009 02:54:00 GMTAfrica is starting to produce more food for its people by embracing farming technology, according to a new UN report.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/african-food-production-on-the-rise.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaMon, 12 Oct 2009 11:43:45 GMTPriya Shetty explains the links between climate change and insect-borne disease, and outlines priorities for developing country policymakers.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/climate-change-and-insect-borne-disease-facts-and--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaWed, 09 Sep 2009 08:30:00 GMTContrary to oft-repeated claims, climate change is unlikely to cause a major rise in malaria, says medical entomologist Paul Reiter.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/the-malaria-myths-of-climate-change-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaWed, 09 Sep 2009 08:25:00 GMTAfrica has plenty to offer at climate negotiations in return for financial help, says its newly-elected climate leader.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/africa-s-new-climate-leader-outlines-continent-s-s.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaFri, 04 Sep 2009 12:33:07 GMTClimate change is a reality in developing regions, who say the international community must not neglect better adaptation strategies.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/climate-change-adapting-is-crucial-too.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaFri, 04 Sep 2009 12:11:03 GMTThe African Union looks set to demand US$67 billion a year for technology transfer, training of scientists and data collection.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/africa-puts-price-on-climate-adaptation-aid--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaThu, 27 Aug 2009 02:16:42 GMTTime is running out for African countries to ensure that a global climate deal addresses their needs, says Linda Nordling.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/africa-analysis-securing-the-right-climate-deal.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaWed, 26 Aug 2009 02:30:15 GMTThe continent may have plenty of sun, but some African countries are looking to wind power to meet their energy needs.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/harnessing-wind-power-in-africa.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaFri, 21 Aug 2009 04:43:26 GMTA new fund will help Africans share their knowledge of adapting to climate change.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/fund-promotes-african-adaptation-to-climate-change.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaWed, 22 Jul 2009 02:30:53 GMTAs African nations heat up, many could use maize varieties cultivated in hotter nations. Not so for a band of countries in the Sahel.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/sahel-nations-may-lose-maize-by-2050.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaWed, 08 Jul 2009 03:48:08 GMTTo get the best for and from Africa, REDD negotiators must hear African viewpoints, says head of the African Forest Forum, Godwin Kowero.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/getting-redd-right-for-africa.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaWed, 08 Jul 2009 08:04:00 GMTGrowing trees among crops could sustain both environments and livelihoods in Africa, say F.K. Akinnifesi, B. Muys and O.C. Ajayi.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/africa-needs-agroforestry-to-cut-forest-emissions.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaWed, 08 Jul 2009 08:02:00 GMTHannah Chalmers gives the low-down on how reducing emissions from deforestation can play a central role in tackling climate change.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/reducing-forest-emissions-facts-and-figures.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaWed, 08 Jul 2009 08:01:00 GMTSouth Asian countries must be rewarded for afforestation, reforestation and carbon stock growth, say N. H. Ravindranath and Shamama Afreen.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/climate-deals-should-reward-wider-forest-managemen.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaWed, 08 Jul 2009 08:01:00 GMTAims to boost Africa's weather forecasting are taking advantage of its mobile phone infrastructure to mount weather stations on masts.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/mobile-masts-used-in-african-weather-monitoring-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaMon, 29 Jun 2009 02:51:17 GMTBiofuels from both food and non-food crops will be produced as a result of a research collaboration involving Brazil, Egypt and Sudan.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/sudan-sets-its-sights-on-biofuels.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaThu, 25 Jun 2009 03:38:17 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/