Climate change is likely to intensify the effects of drought, which is currently one of the biggest environmental challenges facing the region. The effects of climate change are also anticipated to further exacerbate conflicts and threats to human security in the region. Country delegations agreed that they require climate risk assessments, developed through the application of credible climate change scenarios and science. They highlighted the value of considering climate change in macro-economic assessments for development planning. They also identified that technical capacity building for governments is beneficial, in order to develop, implement, and assess climate change adaptation interventions.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 05, 2017 11:48 UTC