Africa hit hardest by Global Warming despite its low Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Abstract

There is now overwhelming scientific evidence that the earth is warming and its consequence is significant for countries with limited human, institutional and financial capacity to adapt to and cope with change. Africa hit hardest by global warming despite contributing very little to global climate change. Given the limited human and capital resources, many countries in Africa have been making efforts to cope with climate change; however, integrated and sustainable measures should be taken by developed nations and international organisations to help Africa mitigate the effects of global warming. Though the Kyoto Protocol's Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) is to help developing countries to achieve sustainable development by allowing developed countries invest in climate mitigation projects in developing countries, Africa is currently getting a meagre share as countries like China, India and Brazil gain strong competitive advantage.