Climate Risk Profile: Zambia
This profile provides an overview of climate risk issues in Zambia, including how climate change will potentially impact agricultural production, water resources, human health, ecosystems and energy and infrastructure. The brief includes an overview of Zambia, the climate and projected changes. Also included is information on sector impacts and vulnerabilities to climate change, the policy context and information regarding ongoing climate change projects in Zambia.
Changes in climate pose challenges to Zambia's ongoing efforts to combat poverty, reduce food insecurity and sustainably manage natural resources. Climate projections in Zambia include increases in temperature and more extreme weather (intense precipitation, floods and droughts) and increased rainfall variability. Climate changes will have key impacts on agriculture, water resources, human health, ecosystems, and energy and infrastructure.
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