Stanford researchers report that Africa's maize crop could diminish up to a third by 2030 due to the effects of climate change. Farmers must begin adapting now, the scientists say. Read BBC report.
African leaders need insight on climate change – DFID
An expert on climate change has said even though climate change has grave implications for the cocoa, water, mining and food production sectors of African countries, African leaders are yet to fully grasp the phenomenon and its implications for the continent.
Côte d'Ivoire: UN Warns Toxic Waste Still a Threat
Two years after an illegal toxic dumping operation in the Ivorian capital Abidjan created a widespread medical emergency and political scandal, UN contamination expert Okechukwu Ibeanu warns the clean-up effort has stalled.
Ghana: Climate Change And Maritime Security
HMS ENDURANCE is undertaking an important deployment to West Africa to highlight the effects of climate change and the importance of maritime security.
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