African economies are already feeling the impact of climate change in areas such as water stress, deforestation and the impact on cities. One of the important aspects to our Climate Change programme is to address the pressing issues in a way that advances each country’s economy at the same time.
The programme is for anyone that wants to take action and help make a difference in their environment.
We use our other innovative programmes such as Connecting Classrooms, Dreams+Teams and many more to fuel the debate and create awareness about climate change across the continent. So no matter who you are or how you want to take part, you can make a difference.
Our Climate Change programme aims to develop strategies to deal with the global impact of climate change. Because of Africa’s relatively low dependence on technology, the continent is in a unique position to create innovative solutions to combat climate change.
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- bringing the right people to the table |
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- of all the most pressing issues |
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- how to achieve it in industry and economy |
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- to show how change works |
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The 2001 Human Development Report published by the United Nations Development Programme outlines how serious the climate change is and the implications for the whole of Africa.
Working in as diverse a continent as Africa, our focus in Sub-Saharan Africa is to reframe the dialogue and debate on climate change.
Originally started in Southern Africa, the programme will soon be active right across the continent. Through workshops, awards, TV and radio debates and discussions, British Council Africa aims to raise public awareness and get the debate going about how best to make a difference.
The programme will reach over 5 million people through media and online services. By partnering closely with decision makers both in Africa and the UK, we hope to help with the creation of proactive policies that will make a significant impact on the whole of Africa. Our seminars, activities and regional products will enable country specific programmes to address local issues.
Climate change affects all of us. We want to inform people about the need to address climate change, to focus on the achievement of post-Kyoto agreements and to establish relationships and networks for action.
In February 2008, the British Council organised a special Climate Workshop to discuss the future of the Climate Change Programme. The workshop brought together representatives from 14 countries in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) and key representatives from UK such as the Commonwealth Foundation and PANOS . You can read more about the workshop here.
If you or your organisation would like to get involved with this important programme please contact your nearest British Council office. Read more about our work in this area on the Global Climate Change Website.
| The purpose of the British Council to build mutually beneficial relationships between people in the United Kingdom and other countries and to increase appreciation of the United Kingdom’s creative ideas and achievements. We work in three main areas: |
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Inter-cultural understanding and positive social change |
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The UK’s creative and knowledge economy |
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Climate change |
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