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Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities for Africa
Despite devastating impacts, including floods and droughts, Africa has a unique opportunity to adapt to and mitigate climate change using low-carbon, climate-smart practices.
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African Ministers Gear up for Durban Climate Talks
The search for solutions to a trio of development challenges confronting Africa was the focus of new continental dialogues that kicked off beginning in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Drought in the Horn of Africa
More than 12.5 million people in 13 countries in the Eastern Horn of Africa region are suffering from a deadly drought and food crisis, stirring a major response effort from the international community.
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Climate Change Strategy for Africa
Floods, droughts and rising sea levels are just some of the environmental impacts of climate change on Sub Saharan Africa. The World Bank's climate strategy aims to help countries lessen these impacts and their effect on economic development.
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