Africa is one of the regions of the world potentially most vulnerable to climate change.
Warming of the globe due to increased atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases …

Adaptation to climate change is given increasing international attention as the confidence in
climate change projections is getting higher. Developing countries have specific needs for …

This book provides valuable lessons that will improve public policy and the quality of
decisions that will affect generations to come. Richard Moss, Senior Director Climate and …

The world's climate is changing and will continue to change into the coming century at rates
projected to be unprecedented in recent human history. The risks associated with these …

" This paper provides an overview of the likely impacts of climate change in three least
developed countries in East Africa: Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. In the coming decades …

Rapid change in climate is set to alter the delicate balance that exists between man and
nature. It is more so for the region which are ecologically fragile. The literature to this effect …

The intersection of present vulnerability and the prospect of climate change in Africa
warrants proactive action now to reduce the risk of large-scale, adverse impacts. The …

Climate change is expected to intensify existing problems and create new combinations of
risks, particularly in Africa, where there is widespread poverty and dependence on the …

Adaptations are changes in behavior and capital motivated by climate change. Economic
theory suggests that adaptations are efficient (desirable) only if their benefit exceeds their …

The various costs imposed on countries as a result of global warming are considered by
interpreting adaptation as part of a comprehensive climate change response strategy. These …