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Climate Scientists, Cabinets and Communities in Conversation in Africa

Posted on 11 May, 2015 by Stephen Burt

By Ros Cornforth The Africa Climate Exchange (AfClix) is working in Africa, creating opportunities for dialogue and collaboration between climate scientists, decision-makers and local communities. We encourage the sharing of understanding, and the exchange of knowledge, in order to use … Continue reading →

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Weather index insurance helps African farmers

Posted on 27 October, 2014 by Stephen Burt

By Emily Black The 886 million Africans who depend on subsistence agriculture are highly vulnerable to weather-related agricultural risk.  This vulnerability is exacerbated by a lack of access to insurance. A cheap and practical alternative to traditional insurance is weather … Continue reading →

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