Abstract Sub-Saharan Africa is particularly vulnerable to climate change. Multiple
biophysical, political, and socioeconomic stresses interact to increase the region's …

This paper presents a comprehensive review and analysis of the available literature and
information on droughts to build a continental, regional and country level perspective on …

Owing to the rise in water demand and looming climate change, recent years have
witnessed much focus on global drought scenarios. As a natural hazard, drought is best …

South Africa is prone to drought. The country recently experienced the combined effects of a
severe drought and a strong El Niño event, which led to serious impacts on livelihood …

Chapter 3 evaluates observed and projected changes in the frequency, intensity, spatial
extent, and duration of extreme weather and climate events. This physical basis provides a …

Drought is one of the likely consequences of climate change in many regions of the world.
Together with an increased demand for water resources to supply the world's growing …

This paper analyses the vulnerability of South African agriculture to climate change and
variability by developing a vulnerability index and comparing vulnerability indicators across …

Understanding farmers' perceptions of how rainfall fluctuates and changes is crucial in
anticipating the impacts of changing climate patterns, as only when a problem is perceived …

Scientific evidence for global environmental change in Africa presents a prima facia case for
increased human migration and displacement. Closer scrutiny of the evidence on …

Rainfall variability and changes in Southern Africa over the 20th century areexamined and
their potential links to the global warming discussed. After a shortreview of the main …