Climate Finance in Africa and Developing Countries

This book explains complex environment of climate finance in Africa emphasizing the critical need for financial resources to reduce the effects of climate change in the region. It investigates specific obstacles that African countries face when seeking climate funding such as poor financial institutions and lack of technical experience. It offers practical options for closing the climate financing gap, pushing for stronger legislative frameworks, capacity-building programs, and the possible alternative sources. Key Features Addresses timely and relevant issues about existing gaps and future sustainable climate finances in Africa Reviews existing impact of climate change, such as floods, droughts, food security, issues of sustainable development goals, issues of funds, policies, and others Includes strength and weakness of climate change mitigation and adaptation in Africa Underlines the importance of increased public and private investment, new financing arrangements, and stronger international cooperation in fulfilling Africa's climate finance needs Emphasizes on the exploration of innovative financing mechanisms This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in climatology, environmental sciences, policy makers, climate activists and other stakeholders in climate research.