The most recent report on the 'State of the Climate in Africa' is the result of collaboration between the African Union Commission (AUC), the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), and other specialized agencies of the United Nations.

The State of the Climate in Africa 2021 report provides authoritative scientific information on temperature trends and other climate indicators. It shows how extreme weather and climate change are undermining human health and safety, food and water security and socio-economic development. Africa only accounts for about 2% to 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions but suffers disproportionately from the results. 

The State of the Climate in Africa 2021 report has a special focus on water. High water stress is estimated to affect about 250 million people in Africa and is expected to displace up to 700 million people by 2030. Four out of five African countries are unlikely to have sustainably managed water resources by 2030. 

Source: WMO

The AICCRA team played a critical role in supporting partners to develop and launch the 2021 report. 

Find out more in the latest edition of 'Climate Smart Africa', which features interviews with Dawit Solomon (Leader, AICCRA Ethiopia / East and Southern Africa)  and Ernest Afiesimama (Regional Programme Manager, World Meteorological Organization Regional Office for Africa).

The podcast is hosted by Mina Okuru.

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