Effects of Climate Change Put Livelihoods at Risk in East Africa
Some parts of region have felt the effects of climate change in 2019. Nations experienced cyclones, droughts and rains that displaced millions of people and jeopardised livelihoods across large parts of Somalia, Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan and Ethiopia.
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Heavy flooding has submerged entire communities and displaced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes since July. According to the UN, more than 60% of the population are ... Read more »
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African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina on Tuesday pledged to boost funding commitments by $12.5bn to help countries adapt to the effects of climate change between 2020 ... Read more »
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