Description:
This landmark book encompasses a comprehensive assessment of the potential economic impacts of future climate change, and the value of adaptation measures in Africa for different zones, regions, countries and farm types. Published with CEEPA and supported by the World Bank.
Review Quotes:
"This is a well researched, thorough and impressive work on climate change and agriculture in Africa. I recommend it to students, researchers and practitioners working on climate change issues." - Jabavu Clifford Nkomo, senior programme specialist, IDRC
"Demonstrates the real need for both the physical and social science communities to work together toward integrated assessments of climate and society." - Molly E. Brown, NASA and Brent McCusker, West Virginia University
"The book has a lot of key recommendations for policymakers to draw on as they develop policies and programmes to support farmers adapting to change." - Trocaire Development Review
"A comprehensive assessment of the potential economic impacts of future climate change" - ICLEI, March 2010.