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University of Cape Town

Climate Adaptation in Africa

This course explores why climate change adaptation is important globally and in the African context. Africa is considered to be one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change. Historically, climate-related hazards such as drought, flooding, pest and disease outbreaks, coastal storms, and heat waves have had devastating impacts on people and the environment in which they live. Often the damage knocks back progress that has been made in social and economic development, slowing down the achievement of development goals. Climate models suggest that many of these climatic hazards will intensify as the global climate warms. Building resilience to climate risks, through adaptation, is critically important for future development in Africa. The course examines adaptation in theory and in practice, through a focus on four sectors that are critically important for climate resilient development in (1) water security; (2) agriculture and food security; (3) ecosystems and ecosystem services; and (4) resilient cities.

Status: Socioeconomics
Status: Natural Resource Management
BeginnerCourse19 hours

Featured reviews

SN

5.0Reviewed Oct 31, 2018

This was an amazing relevant course, now i can take action to climate adaptation in Africa having a clear understanding on how to choose and implement the best option suggested.

VM

4.0Reviewed Dec 24, 2018

A very informative and practical course especially for todays world where climate change is a reality in Africa and across the globe.

SA

4.0Reviewed Sep 10, 2020

An explanatory and very interesting course for a beginner of climate study in africa.If you are a lazy student kindly stay off this course.

ON

4.0Reviewed Aug 30, 2019

Mark New did an excellent job- would definitely recommend to anyone interested in geography or environmental studies.

AM

5.0Reviewed Oct 24, 2023

Very engaging content and informative research. Applied some of the takings to current job. I can safely say I gained knowledge applicable to my career.

NU

4.0Reviewed Feb 9, 2022

i have gain an overwhelming knowledge on Climate Change Adaptation and would like to improve on the knowledge gained so far

BB

5.0Reviewed Apr 16, 2021

I am fully satisfied , as some of the tasks can be challenging.

CS

5.0Reviewed Aug 31, 2019

A comprehensive introduction to the current and potential long-term effects of climate change on the socio-economic well-being of the African continent.

DA

5.0Reviewed Oct 27, 2020

It was very informative, timely and relevant in my country, the Philippines.

AB

5.0Reviewed May 21, 2020

Extremely good and insightful content on an equally pressing issue providing countless examples and progress markers to ensure your understanding.

AV

5.0Reviewed Oct 12, 2021

I gain tremendous knowledge about climate change economy vulnerabily and environment and development very impressive fascinated and tons of knowledge

OM

5.0Reviewed Dec 5, 2024

Excellent overview of critical climate adaptation issues in Africa and some approaches to address them.

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