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Foreign aid and climate change policyClimate-related foreign aid is on the rise, with signatories to the Paris Climate agreement pledging US$100 billion annually to promote mitigation and adaptation in recipient countries. While this seems like a welcome development, we have little...
Journal Article
Foreign Aid and Climate Change PolicyPart of Journal Special Issue Aid Impact and Effectiveness
Research Brief
Climate change effects on irrigation demand and crop yields in South AfricaThe demand for irrigation is likely to increase in South Africa as a result of increased temperatures and evaporation rates. Rain-fed agricultural crops are likely to experience a decline in average annual yields. This is particularly the case for...
Research Brief
Future climate scenarios for South AfricaMore intense climate changes are expected in South Africa if GHG emissions are not constrained. Increased GHG emissions are likely to result in increases in average annual surface temperatures and higher evaporation rates. Average precipitation...