AUC convenes stakeholders to strengthen weather and climate communication, and early action
Convened by the AUC’s Directorate of Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy (SEBE) through the Intra-ACP Climate Services and Related Applications (ClimSA) Programme and the Strengthening Early Warning in Africa (SEWA) Project, the workshop also focuses on sustaining the systems, skills and partnerships developed through ClimSA as the programme approaches its final phase. With approximately 40% of Africa’s population still lacking access to early warning systems, and droughts, floods, storms and tropical cyclones account for around 70% of disaster losses on the continent. Effective forecasts must be complemented by a clear accessible communication that enables people to understand the risks and act promptly
