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Published 11/03/2009 by Imperial College London

Expect the unexpected when adapting to climate change in Africa, says leading researcher

Nations, communities and families in Africa need to safeguard their homes and livelihoods against the unpredictable effects of climate change, according to a discussion paper written by Imperial College London's Professor Sir Gordon Conway, published today (28 October).

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...he said. "This might sound impossible but it's not – the key is helping people develop more resilient lifestyles and livelihoods, so that unknown and unpredictable 'shocks' and extreme weather events are not so damaging."

Expect the unexpected when adapting to climate change in Africa, says leading researcher [Imperial College London - 11/03/2009]

"For example, individual countries can build flood defences and set up weather insurance schemes. Communities can build cyclone shelters and introduce drought and flood-resistant crops. Families can make sure they have more than one source of income – in rural areas this could involve women selling fruit and vegetables from home gardens, or weaving and selling handcrafts, to supplement the household income if agriculture fails" he said

Expect the unexpected when adapting to climate change in Africa, says leading researcher [Imperial College London - 11/03/2009]

"There is much that is known but also many unknowns" he concludes...

Expect the unexpected when adapting to climate change in Africa, says leading researcher [Imperial College London - 11/03/2009]

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Expect the unexpected when adapting to climate change in Africa, says leading researcher