Cape Town almost ran out of water. Here's how it averted the crisis
Aug 23, 2019 · South Africa is one of the world’s driest countries and demand for water continues to climb. Image: WWF According to the WWF, demand is set to reach 17.7 billion m³ by 2030 - …
Drought is putting millions at risk in the Horn of Africa | World ...
Jul 21, 2022 · The Horn of Africa is facing severe drought following years of below-average rainfall. Little rainfall is predicted in the coming months, which is normally the region's rainy …
South Africa could experience another 'Day Zero' this century
Nov 16, 2020 · Following a 2018 drought in South Africa that nearly caused Cape Town's taps to run dry, known as Day Zero, officials have been working to avert further water crises that could …
Why are South Africa’s food prices rising? | World Economic Forum
Sep 15, 2015 · South Africa’s food producers are battling drought and rising input costs, thanks to a weak rand. And this spells further pain for consumers as food prices rise. The drought, which …
Groundwater wells could ease drought in the Horn of Africa
May 16, 2024 · Climate change is a disaster risk multiplier, exacerbating extreme drought-flood cycles and exposing already vulnerable populations to potential displacement. The Horn of …
African cities can become beacons of climate resilience and …
Apr 15, 2024 · In 2019, just after Cyclone Idai struck in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, Durban – the third-most populous city in South Africa – was hit by torrential rains. “More than …
How can we fight drought in Africa? | World Economic Forum
Sep 28, 2015 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and …
How South Africa’s recent floods compel climate action
May 3, 2022 · This partnership between South Africa, France, Germany, the UK, and the USA, aims to support South Africa’s just transition to a low carbon economy and climate-resilient …
How climate change drove food insecurity in the 2007 Lesotho …
Mar 25, 2021 · Map and charts providing an overview of the 2007 drought and its impacts. They show: a) the spatial distribution of the January-February-March (JFM) rainfall anomaly over …
Droughts are getting worse and urgent action is needed, says UN
Aug 12, 2022 · The Horn of Africa is experiencing its worst drought in more than 40 years with more than 18 million people facing severe hunger in Ethiopia, Somalia and parts of Kenya, the …