Why deeper insights into the Agulhas Current can shed light on climate patterns: Flickr/Philip MilneSouth Africa has one of the fastest and strongest flowing currents in the world running along its east coast: the Agulhas Current. It influences local as well as global rainfall and climate. Katherine Hutchinson explains why it’s important to monitor … [Read more...] about Why deeper insights into the Agulhas Current can shed light on climate patterns | The Conversation
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Why calling for a new climate deal isn’t such a bad idea | The Conversation
Why calling for a new climate deal isn't such a bad idea: A floating school in a Lagos Lagoon fishing community is threatened by climate change. Reuters/Akintunde Akinleye US President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord was greeted with consternation in the rest of the world. Both the United Nations and former President Barack Obama described the decision … [Read more...] about Why calling for a new climate deal isn’t such a bad idea | The Conversation
EU-Seychelles partnership for climate action
APO News from Africa: EU-Seychelles partnership for climate action: Mahé (Seychelles) – The Head of Cooperation of the European Union to the Republic of Seychelles opened the second Steering Committee of the "Seychelles Global Climate Change Alliance project". She reiterated the relevance of activities foreseen to address the recurrent flooding problems on La … [Read more...] about EU-Seychelles partnership for climate action
Study reveals the gender gap in Tanzania, Uganda climate policies | The Conversation
Study reveals the gender gap in Tanzania, Uganda climate policies: Ugandan women water seedlings at a small farm outside Lira town in northern Uganda. Reuters/Hudson ApunyoClimate change is negatively affecting many regions of the world. The impact is more pronounced in regions with limited economic resources to adapt and highly reliant on natural resources. In East Africa, … [Read more...] about Study reveals the gender gap in Tanzania, Uganda climate policies | The Conversation
Advancing the Key Sectors of Water, Energy and Climate Change in Africa: PAU Student Call 2017 Now Open
APO News from Africa: Advancing the Key Sectors of Water, Energy and Climate Change in Africa: PAU Student Call 2017 Now Open: The Pan African University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences including Climate Change (PAUWES) (http://PAUWES.Univ-Tlemcen.dz) in Algeria contributes to promoting higher education and applied research in the fields of water, energy and climate … [Read more...] about Advancing the Key Sectors of Water, Energy and Climate Change in Africa: PAU Student Call 2017 Now Open
