West Africa
West Africa
The IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report: What’s in it for West Africa?
This factsheet highlights:
- How West Africa’s climate is already changing
- West Africa’s future climate
- Climate change impacts we have already seen in West Africa
- Future climate risks in West Africa
- West Africa’s potential to adapt
- Key investment areas for a climate-resilient West Africa
Explore the factsheet, along with free-to-use images and infographics, below.
Compounding risks to multiple African countries
Climate change is already challenging the health and wellbeing of African communities, compounding the effects of underlying inequalities (high confidence).
Risk of biodiversity loss across Africa with increasing global warming
With every increment of global warming, the risk of biodiversity loss and species’ extinction increases across Africa.
Energy: Akosombo power station, Ghana
Image of Akosombo power station, Ghana
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Energy: Akosombo hydroelectric power station, Ghana
Image of Akosombo hydroelectric power station, Ghana
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Accra coast, Ghana
This image shows a coastal development on the outskirts of Accra, Ghana
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Agriculture: Coastal scene, Ghana
Image of a coastal scene near Accra, Ghana
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