How to Make Climate Action Africa-Friendly

The dire impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly evident, especially in Africa—the second largest and most diverse continent, rich in culture and resources, yet experiencing the disproportionate impacts of the climate crises. In recent months, a series of climate disasters has pushed the continent to the brink of a public health crisis. From the devastating floods in Lagos, Nigeria—compounding an already dismal cholera outbreak—to the harsh impacts of El Niño in Malawi, which have left fields barren; from the cold fronts and floods in South Africa to drought-stricken lands of East Africa, Africa stands at a perilous crossroads. Here, climate chaos and public health crises converge, threatening the lives of millions across the region. With rising temperatures and increasingly erratic weather patterns, the health of millions of Africans is at risk.