Africa and climate change
A detailed report by Christian Aid highlights the severe impact climate change is likely to have on Africa, a continent populated by some of the worlds poorest people, by 2100 if the western world fails to curb rising carbon emissions.
15th May 2006
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The report warns that:
Over 182 million people in sub-Saharan Africa could die by the spread of diseases caused by global warming by 2100
3 million people die of Malaria each year. Warmer weather is expected to increase this number dramatically.
Changes in weather patterns caused by climate change is expected to reduce Africa's crop yields by up to 10%
2.5 billion people are likely to be affected by severe storms and floods, a rise of 350% since 1970.
Africa and other developing nations will require an investment of $300bn per year over the next 25 years, in order to avoid the main impact of global warming and climate change.
