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Africa to implement home grown solutions to tackling climate change
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
The deterioration in the living conditions of the human population in Africa is inextricably linked to the degradation of the environment of which climate change has been in the lead.
“Climate change disproportionally affects our population for which women, children and the elderly are the most vulnerable in aspects of food and water insecurity, poor health, disaster risks, displacement and mobility, increased drudgery and economic loss, and that gender mainstreaming into climate change requires immediate attention,” the communiqué said.
The conference was on the theme: “Climate Change and Development at Crossroads- Sharing Lessons.”
Source: The Africa Report
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