Double Down Liberia’s farmers in Dire Need of Just Adaptation and Mitigation to Climate ChangeOver the past few months many parts of Liberia have experienced flooding following heavy rainstorms. The event marked a major turning point on efforts to address climate change in Africa as governments, the private sector, civil society, youth, and indigenous communities sat side-by-side brainstorming on how best to address the reality of climate change. The gathering sought to build momentum ahead of the next international climate change conference (COP27) to be held in Egypt from 06-18 November 2022. There is consensus that climate change is profoundly amplifying Africa’s development challenges, and that the window for action is rapidly closing. Liberia’s climate commitments, if properly implemented, are therefore critical for safeguarding the agricultural sector from the ravages of climate change, and poverty eradication.

Source: Front Page Africa October 18, 2022 13:59 UTC