An example of the restoration of a degraded mountain slope in China. The country is undergoing numerous initiatives to battle climate change. Anthony MillsChina is facing numerous threats from climate change. These include: increased mean annual temperature, increased frequency and severity of dust storms, decreased rainfall in some coastal areas, increased severity of snow … [Read more...] about What Africa can learn from China about climate change adaptation | The Conversation
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Adaptation is key if Africa is to tackle climate change | The Conversation
Climate change is predicted to hit Africa hard unless the continent puts in place adaptation plans. Reuters/Stephanie MaheThe current and projected severe impacts of climate change in Africa make adaptation an urgent priority. While reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a vital task, the benefits will only emerge over time. Adaptation to the impacts of climate change is needed … [Read more...] about Adaptation is key if Africa is to tackle climate change | The Conversation
Global Climate March
In Paris the world will be negotiating the terms of the next big climate agreement. The COP21 summit will determine the shape of global development until at least 2030. Leading up to COP21 people all around the world will gather together for two weeks of action to raise awareness about the impacts of climate change […] Read more on: MyPR Submit your own Press … [Read more...] about Global Climate March
Regional deliberations give insights into what will be top of mind for Africa at climate talks | The Conversation
African leaders meeting with French leader Francois Hollande at a pre-COP21 working lunch. Philippe Wojazer/ReutersSeveral regions have been meeting in the run-up to the Paris climate talks to deliberate on pressing climate issues. Africa is no exception. At a meeting in Zimbabwe, regarded as Africa’s dress rehearsal for the coming event in Paris, delegates were able to … [Read more...] about Regional deliberations give insights into what will be top of mind for Africa at climate talks | The Conversation
How climate change is causing pied crow numbers to soar | The Conversation
Pied crow numbers are growing because of powerlines and climate change. This growth is distressing to some. Peter RyanPied crows, or Corvus albus, are a natural part of the landscape of southern Africa. They are bold, common, and familiar. But over recent years, especially in South Africa, there is evidence that there are many more of these birds. The increase is worrying some … [Read more...] about How climate change is causing pied crow numbers to soar | The Conversation
