By Abdullahi Lukman
A new research published in CABI Reviews indicates that all five subregions of Africa are projected to exceed the 1.5°C global warming threshold, established by the Paris Agreement, by 2040, even under optimistic low emission scenarios.
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The study, conducted by scientists from the University of Zimbabwe, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Kenya, and the African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES), reviewed existing literature to create a framework for just transition pathways for African agriculture towards low emission and climate resilient development.
Despite Africa contributing less than 4 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, the research highlights the region’s vulnerability to climate change impacts.
The findings emphasize the urgent need for adaptation and mitigation strategies to address the impending climate crisis in Africa.
