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Enabling private sector adaptation to climate change in sub-Saharan Africa

by Florence Crick, Kate Gannon, Mamadou Diop and Momadou Sow

on 22 January, 2018

Abstract The private sector is increasingly recognized as having important potential to help society adapt and become more resilient to... Read more

Hydropower in Africa: Plans for new dams could increase the risk of disruption to electricity supply

Commentary

by Declan Conway

on 13 December, 2017

New research published in Nature Energy this month finds that plans for new dams could put electricity generation and supply at risk and highlights the importance of considering rainfall patterns when planning the location of new hydropower dams in Africa Read more

Integrated territorial approach to climate change in Senegal: case study of an integrated territorial climate plan for the Dakar region (In French)

Policy publication

by Florence Crick

on 1 June, 2017

One of the biggest challenges the world faces today is climate change. Countries in sub-Saharan Africa remain among the most... Read more

The GLOBE climate legislation study: a review of climate change legislation in 66 countries

Policy publication

by Michal Nachmany, Sam Fankhauser, Murray Collins, Carolina B Pavese, Katharine Rietig, Philip Schleifer and Joana Setzer

on 1 February, 2014

Note: New and updated 2015 edition available The GLOBE Climate Legislation Study is the most comprehensive audit of climate legislation... Read more