Strategies for adapting to climate change in rural Sub-Saharan Africa

Submitted by naomi.sleeper on Fri, 2010-09-03 10:11
Author(s):
Jonathan Makau Nzuma, Michael Waithaka, Richard Mbithi Mulwa, Miriam Kyotalimye, Gerald Nelson
Year:
2010
Publisher:
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Summary:

This IFPRI publication is a review of data sources, Poverty Reduction Strategy Programs (PRSPs) and National Adaptation Plans for Agriculture (NAPAs) in ASARECA member countries (Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda).

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Climate-proofing Energy Systems

Submitted by laurawilliamson on Mon, 2009-12-07 21:54
Summary:

This publication explains why a metric to measure the vulnerability and resilience of energy system to climate change is needed. The publication proposes a methodology and provides two sets of indicators: one to measure the extent of vulnerability within a particular energy system and a second to identify possible adaptation options.

These indicators are applied to ten Sub-Saharan countries. The indicator results and possible adaptation measures are outlined.

Climate-proofing Energy Systems

Submitted by laurawilliamson on Mon, 2009-12-07 21:20
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Summary:

This publication explains why a metric to measure the vulnerability and resilience of energy system to climate change is needed. The publication proposes a methodology and provides two sets of indicators: one to measure the extent of vulnerability within a particular energy system and a second to identify possible adaptation options.

These indicators are applied to ten Sub-Saharan countries. The indicator results and possible adaptation measures are outlined.