The Climate Finance Equation in Africa

This White Paper highlights the urgent challenges of water scarcity in Africa, exacerbated by rising populations and declining precipitation. It details the health impacts of water scarcity, including increased incidences of diseases like cholera and dysentery, driven by inadequate sanitation and flooding. The paper emphasizes the decline in agricultural output, rising food prices, and malnutrition, particularly affecting children’s growth. Additionally, it addresses the threat of pests and fungal infections, worsened by higher temperatures, alongside the broader issues of soil degradation and desertification, all of which accelerate climate impacts across the continent.