This technical document focuses on the link between water and climate change in Africa, underlying the gaps and needs for the continent related to this issue. It first reviews the issue of climate change itself and its expected outcome for the continent, focusing on the expected impact on its water resources. It then provides an analysis of the knowledge gaps and needs of the continent for various themes, including policy, communication, technology and climate change modelling.

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Organization: UNECA

Topics: Energy, Water, Science, Technology, Capacity Development

Type of material: Analytical-Technical Document

Publication date: 2011

Language: English