Africa

Our team based in Lomé focuses on the interface between climate science, policy and governance issues with a specific focus on supporting least developed group of countries. We have strong ties to governments, institutions and civil society in the region, offering technical support on issues such as food security, water, health and the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.
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Co-designing vulnerability assessment methodology with local actors in Benin
On 31 January and 1 February 2018, Climate Analytics and the Centre de Partenariat et d'Expertise pour le Développement Durable (CePED) organised a scientific workshop on vulnerability assessments in Cotonou, Benin. The workshop brought together over 30 scientists, practitioners and policy actors to discuss the practical organisation, timeline and methodological approach to assess vulnerability in the three nationally pre-identified sectors — agriculture, water and health.

What’s on the science agenda for the IPCC Special Report on 1.5°C in agriculture
Since the adoption of the Paris Agreement with its 1.5°C temperature limit, climate scientists are preparing a comprehensive assessment of the impacts of climate change under 1.5ºC warming in global average temperature. Here’s an overview of what we already know and what we would need to learn from the IPCC Special Report on 1.5°C due in 2018 regarding impacts on agriculture.
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