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Africa suffers from outcomes related to climate change. There is a need for the continent to adapt and become more resilient despite the numerous challenges it faces. This chapter summarizes the impact of climate change in Africa and barriers that affect Africa’s response to climate change.
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Chambers, D.N. (2019). Africa. In: Zolnikov, T. (eds) Global Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change. Palgrave Studies in Climate Resilient Societies. Palgrave Pivot, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-01213-7_2
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