CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change is a global issue that affects us all, but it is particularly devastating for the African continent. Rising temperatures, droughts, and floods are some of the challenges that African communities face. However, there are many ways we can fight climate change in Africa, from promoting renewable energy to supporting sustainable agriculture. Let's work together to protect our planet and ensure a better for all.
​With extensive studies and reports by United Nation, thousands of scientists and government reviewers agreed that limiting global temperature rise to no more than 1.5°C would help us avoid the worst climate impacts and maintain a liveable climate. Yet based on current national climate plans, global warming is projected to reach around 3.2°C by the end of the century.
The emissions that cause climate change come from every part of the world and affect everyone, but some countries produce much more than others. The 100 least-emitting countries generate 3 per cent of total emissions. The 10 countries with the largest emissions contribute 68 per cent. Everyone must take climate action, but people and countries creating more of the problem have a greater responsibility to act first.
West Africa has been identified as a climate-change hotspot, with climate change likely to lessen crop yields and production, with resultant impacts on food security.