How climate change could affect African migration patterns: There are indications that climate change in Malawi will make the country poorer and its people more static. Meaduva/FlickrPeople are migrating on a scale unseen before. In Africa, countries like Somalia and Libya are losing hundreds of thousands of people. People are making the perilous crossing to Europe or heading … [Read more...] about How climate change could affect African migration patterns | The Conversation
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How birds endemic to southern Africa are likely to cope with climate change | The Conversation
The orange-breasted sunbird is endemic to South Africa's Karoo region. Marisa Estivill/ShutterstockSouthern Africa is noted for its wealth of biological diversity and for its high proportion of endemic species. These are species that are unique to a specific location and are found nowhere else in the world. Many of the region’s endemic species can be found in South … [Read more...] about How birds endemic to southern Africa are likely to cope with climate change | The Conversation
Marine sediments unlock secrets about climate change in South Africa | The Conversation
Ocean sediments in South Africa provide evidence of climate variation going back 270,000 years. Rogan Ward/ReutersClimate change projections suggest that droughts will intensify in most parts of South Africa by the end of the 21st century. This is due to reduced precipitation and the loss of water through the combination of evaporation and plant transpiration. The majority of … [Read more...] about Marine sediments unlock secrets about climate change in South Africa | The Conversation
Lessons from semi-arid regions on how to adapt to climate change | The Conversation
In semi-arid areas, climate information that is tailored to farmers’ needs can reduce their vulnerability to climate change. Lucia ScodanibbioRising temperatures and more extreme, unpredictable climate events are making sustainable livelihoods tough for many people living in semi-arid regions of the world. To adapt, local communities, and especially farmers, use different … [Read more...] about Lessons from semi-arid regions on how to adapt to climate change | The Conversation
Paris set a benchmark in the battle against climate change. What now? | The Conversation
South Africa has a long way to go to make a fair contribution to the global goals set out under the Paris Agreement. ReutersThis article is a foundation essay. They are longer than usual and take a wider look at a key issue affecting society. It’s been a few months since the Paris Agreement wrapped up. On April 22, it will be signed by numerous heads of state. The agreement … [Read more...] about Paris set a benchmark in the battle against climate change. What now? | The Conversation
