Impact of Climate Change on Life in Africa

Author:
Dr. Paul Desanker
Publisher:
World Wildlife Fund
Publication Date:
1 August 2002
Tags:
Environment, Energy, Climate, Food and Agriculture, Environment

This report outlines the extensive effects of climate change on Africa, and highlights that if carbon pollution continues at current rates, people, animals and plants will suffer serious consequences. As natural resources become scarce or disappear, many African communities will suffer the effects of climate change-induced alterations of agriculture, water supply and disease.

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