About the Africa Climate Exchange
Global climate is expected to change considerably if the current levels of green house gases released into the atmosphere are not checked. Climate change will have serious impacts on biodiversity, ecosystems and the ecosystem services that they support. As a result, people's lives and well-being will be affected. Africa and other developing countries are expected to suffer most from the effects of climate change and so this continent needs to be at the forefront in seeking solutions.
The Africa Climate Exchange website has been developed by the BirdLife Africa Partnership. It aims to provide links to background information on climate change and its effects, with a focus on Africa. As the site develops more content will be uploaded and new features developed which will allow users to comment and exchange information.
BirdLife International is a network of over 110 conservation organizations around the world. The BirdLife Africa Partnership is a growing network of 22 such organisations plus one Country Programme, covering 23 countries, with a combined total of more than 300 staff and 30,000 members. Partners are involved in research, conservation action, environmental education and sustainable development through a broad agenda focusing on birds, other fauna and flora, and socio-economic issues such as poverty alleviation.
The Ruwenzori mountains in Africa’s Albertine Rift. The snow cap is fast disappearing as a result of climate change.
Partners
The MacArthur Foundation
This website was created with funds provided by John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. The MacArthur Foundation funded BirdLife’s Climate Change projects in Africa, the most recent one being:
The MacArthur Foundation supports creative people and effective institutions committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. In addition to selecting the MacArthur Fellows, the Foundation works to defend human rights, advance global conservation and security, make cities better places, and understand how technology is affecting children and society.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
The Royal Society for Protection of Birds (RSPB) is the BirdLife Partner in the United Kingdom. Its work is driven by a passionate belief that all humans have a responsibility to protect birds and the environment. Bird populations reflect the health of the planet on which our future depends. The need for an effective bird conservation organisation has never been greater. Climate change, agricultural intensification, expansion of urban areas and transport infrastructure, and over-exploitation of our seas all pose major threats to birds.
Durham University
Durham University in the United Kingdom, is a world-class university in two locations: in the city of Durham and at our Queen's Campus in Stockton. In both locations the University is engaged in: high-quality teaching and learning; advanced research and partnership with business; regional and community partnerships and initiatives.
Durham’s capacity in climate change modelling played a big part in development of maps displayed on this site.