What are some workable solutions coming out of Africa to deal with the consequences of climate change?
African countries have the least capacity to respond to climate change because of their weak economic systems and low levels of technological competence. Because of this they have also contributed the least to aggregate greenhouse emissions. Yet they are likely to be disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change. They are already experiencing some of the impacts. Africa is starting to respond to the challenge by forging common political positions through the Africa Union. Some of the solutions will come from creating more robust economic systems. The second response is coming from institutions that are working on low-carbon growth strategies. The African Development Bank, for example, is exploring new ways to promote low-carbon growth strategies as well clean energy sources for rural development. The way forward will entail intensified identification of existing and emerging technologies that can be used to design more resilient economic systems. Experience from adaptati
