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/ Software applications, or apps, that help solve East African farmers' climate problems have received cash prizes in the Apps4Africa competition.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/news/software-apps-for-african-farmers-win-prizes.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaWed, 08 Feb 2012 17:27:56 GMTAfrican smallholders could benefit from both cash crops and carbon payments by planting trees such as mango and cashew around their homes.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/news/trees-near-homes-boost-incomes-sequester-carbon.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaMon, 16 Jan 2012 17:19:38 GMTCutting methane and soot emissions could quickly tackle climate change while boosting crops and health, says a study.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/news/emissions-cuts-also-offer-quick-health-and-crop-benefits.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaFri, 13 Jan 2012 17:30:08 GMTAfrica must make sure its grassroots innovations can benefit from a new global green technology support mechanism, argues Linda Nordling.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/opinions/africa-analysis-seize-the-moment-on-climate-tech.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaFri, 06 Jan 2012 16:48:17 GMTRising temperatures and less rainfall are causing the deaths of swathes of trees across the Sahel region in Africa, a study claims.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/news/climate-change-killing-trees-across-the-sahel-says-study.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaMon, 19 Dec 2011 17:37:00 GMTA UN report has identified the areas across Africa's Sahel region that are at greatest risk from the effects of climate change.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/news/map-pinpoints-sahel-s-climate-hotspots-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaWed, 14 Dec 2011 16:53:50 GMTChina and African countries are collaborating on technology transfer to use bamboo charcoal instead of forest trees for firewood.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/news/bamboo-use-could-help-stop-africa-s-deforestation-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaTue, 06 Dec 2011 18:11:36 GMTAn OECD report released ahead of UN climate talks in Durban calls for more financial support for research on new climate technologies.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/news/support-r-d-to-adapt-to-climate-change-says-oecd-report.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaFri, 25 Nov 2011 17:33:46 GMTAustralia is establishing a centre to share its knowledge of farming in extreme climates with African agricultural researchers.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/news/australia-to-share-farming-lessons-with-africa.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaTue, 15 Nov 2011 16:32:30 GMTA project that aims to help communities adapt by providing localised climate data should be ready by next year.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/features/localised-climate-data-for-african-villages.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaWed, 09 Nov 2011 16:45:40 GMTSenegalese farmers and scientists are meeting to set up a local weather forecasting and alert system.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/news/farmers-and-scientists-to-bridge-the-climate-info-gap.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaWed, 02 Nov 2011 16:28:04 GMTRather than waiting for researchers, African farmers are using their own experience to adapt to climate change, say scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/news/west-african-farmers-already-adapting-to-climate-change-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaTue, 25 Oct 2011 18:24:50 GMTSignificant losses of livelihoods and property are predicted for coastal areas around Accra, in Ghana, due to rising sea levels and flooding.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/news/rising-sea-levels-threaten-ghana-s-coastal-communities-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaFri, 21 Oct 2011 13:01:13 GMTAs the climate warms, coffee berry borer will expand its range, reducing coffee yields in Africa and South America, say researchers.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/news/climate-change-could-spread-major-coffee-pest.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaWed, 12 Oct 2011 17:42:35 GMTThe East Africa famine calls into question the wisdom of investing in early warning systems without improving take-up, writes Linda Nordling.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/opinions/africa-analysis-disaster-warning-not-just-about-science-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaWed, 05 Oct 2011 17:24:15 GMTRising population pressure will squeeze maize yields in West Africa at least as much as climate change, researchers say.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/news/population-has-bigger-effect-than-climate-change-on-crop-yields-study-suggests.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaTue, 04 Oct 2011 17:47:42 GMTAn East African ICT scheme that channels agricultural information to villages has won a US$1 million award.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/news/us-1-million-for-east-african-ict-project.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaWed, 14 Sep 2011 10:00:00 GMTUganda's 60,000 smallholder tea farmers may lose their livelihoods as temperatures rise.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/news/uganda-s-tea-trade-threatened-by-rising-temperatures.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaMon, 12 Sep 2011 18:04:46 GMTA collaboration between researchers and breweries to boost sorghum production in East Africa could help farmers cope with drought.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/news/breweries-persuade-drought-hit-farmers-to-switch-crops.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaMon, 05 Sep 2011 17:56:47 GMTThe El Niño climate cycle has been linked to almost 30 per cent of civil conflicts in tropical countries in recent history.http://www.scidev.net/en/climate-change-and-energy/climate-change-in-africa/news/el-ni-o-linked-to-civil-conflict-in-tropical-countries.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_climatechangeandenergy_climatechangeinafricaFri, 26 Aug 2011 16:58:03 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/