Climate change: news, impacts and solutions in Africa

Africa produces less than 4% of global greenhouse gases, yet the continent already faces stronger heat, worse droughts, floods and rising food insecurity. That unfair gap is at the heart of this tag. Here you’ll find short, clear reports on how changing weather and policy decisions affect communities, crops, cities and economies across African countries.

What we cover

We break climate stories into practical slices so you can follow what matters:

• Extreme weather: floods, heatwaves, cyclones and droughts that hit people and crops.
• Adaptation on the ground: local solutions like water-saving farming, early warning systems, and coastal protection.
• Energy transition: solar, wind and off-grid power projects changing access to electricity.
• Policy and finance: national plans, international funds, carbon markets and who pays for loss and damage.
• Health and livelihoods: how changing climate affects disease, work and food prices.

Each story aims to explain who is affected, what decisions matter now, and what realistic options communities are using. We focus on facts you can use—dates, locations, key players and next steps—so you’re not left guessing.

How to use this tag and stay informed

Want quick updates? Use the tag to track developments from across the continent. Filter by country or topic when available. Read a mix of short updates for breaking news and deeper explainers for context.

When reading climate stories, ask three simple questions: Who is most affected? What policy or project is changing things? What comes next? Those points cut through the noise and help you judge whether a report signals long-term change or a one-off event.

If you want to act beyond reading, start small: support local climate groups, back community tree-planting or agroforestry projects, and press local leaders for better early-warning systems and climate-smart agriculture. Donations and volunteer work often have more impact when routed through trusted local organisations.

We also flag major reports, new laws, and funding announcements. When global summits happen, expect focused coverage on how outcomes affect African countries: who gets funding, who gains access to technology, and which regions are promised protection or support.

Questions or tips? Send us story leads from your region—community efforts, local research, or on-the-ground photos help our reporters cover what matters. Follow this tag for steady, useful coverage of climate change across Africa. We’ll keep the updates practical, local, and clear so you can stay informed and ready to act.