This Concept Note puts forward an argument for a focused project to consider the implications
of various degrees of warming for Africa. The purpose of the proposed study would be to
provide Africa, through the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) and other institutional role
players,and via the IPCC AR5 (due in 2014), with scientifically sound and economically
feasible input [...]
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Scientific basis for a long-term warming limit for Africa: Adequacy of the 2° C limit
Thursday, December 8th, 2011Publications
Monday, December 5th, 2011Our publishing unit produces accessible publications translating research on a needs basis,
as well as media appropriate to various contexts, in accordance with international editorial
production benchmarks. Our aim is to communicate effectively at a range of levels, providing
stakeholders with knowledge and information that is reliable, useful, timely, and accessible.
Thought leadership, underpinned by targeted stakeholder [...]
Climate Change Adaptation, Conflict and Cooperation Documentation
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011Background documentation
OW_CONTEXTUAL ANALYSIS_Climate change and security
OW_POLICY BRIEF_Climate change adaptation
Climate Change Panel Discussion
The potential for conflicts arising from climate change in Africa, and threats to global peace and security are increasingly receiving attention at international and continental levels. The United Nations Security Council has recognized the links between climate change and security, calling for more concerted [...]
