Our project has a strong research component, which is reflected well in the papers. This atlas underscores the importance of developing, harnessing and sharing technologies that help provide deeper understanding of the dynamics of the changes. Pdf on jan 1, 2008, gyde lund and others published unep. Evidence shows that the change in temperature has affected the health, livelihoods, food productivity, water availability, and overall security of the african people. Explore audibles collection of free sleep and relaxation audio experiences. It states that everyone has the right to have the environment protected for. It furthers the universitys objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. Africa western sahara morocco canary islands spain madeira islands portugal cabinda angola reunion france congo mozambique madagascar mauritius seychelles.
Atlas of cultural and environmental change in arid africa africa praehistorica. Sand and mud accumulate on the sea bed in layers evidence. The last several decades have witnessed gradual and dramatic changes in the nature of work due to a number of reasons that include, but not limited to intensifying level of competition in marketplace, developments in information technology and other technological developments, increasing forces of globalisation and certain aspects of demographic changes. Oxford university press is a department of the university of oxford. New atlas captures changing face of africas environment. Atlas of our changing environment illuminates how development choices, population growth, climate change and conflicts are shaping and impacting africas natural resources. The ica and sefa are both hosted by the african development bank. This publication provides a stepby step guide for analysing and packaging time series satellite imagery for communicating visual environmental changes on the. The continentis rural and urban poor are particularly vulnerable to reduced agricultural production, worsening food security, increased incidence of both flooding and drought, spreading of disease and heightening risk of conflict over scarce land and water. Th e impact of climate change in africa introduction climate change has been identifi ed as a leading human and environmental crisis of the 21st century. However the atlas is more than a collection of static maps and images accompanied by informative facts and figures. Oct 03, 2014 the last several decades have witnessed gradual and dramatic changes in the nature of work due to a number of reasons that include, but not limited to intensifying level of competition in marketplace, developments in information technology and other technological developments, increasing forces of globalisation and certain aspects of demographic changes.
Through the use of satellite data, photographs, graphics and sitespecific case studies, this atlas highlights environmental change in kenya. Atlas of cultural and environmental change in arid africa africa praehistorica, on. Africa water atlas, volume 1 africa water atlas, united nations environment programme. Atlas of our changing environment is a unique and powerful publication which brings to light stories of environmental change atlas of our changing environment. According to the climate change vulnerability index for 2015, seven of the ten countries. Pdf the atlas is very important resource for setting the context and establishing a baseline for the realization of kenyas vision 2030. For example, climate change may affect health through increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events ewes such as hurricanes, heat. Iss monograph 170 iss head offi ce climate change and natural.
Division of early warning and assessment dewa, unep, nairobi, kenya. This atlas is a visual account of africas endowment and use of water resources, revealed through 224 maps and 104 satellite images as well as some 500 graphics and hundreds of compelling photos. Contents acronyms iii execut ve summary 1 chapter 1 introduct on 3 1. Climate change and natural resources confl icts in africa donald anthony mwiturubani and joansie van wyk this publication was made possible through funding provided by the government of the federal republic of germany. Through use and integration of local and indigenous. Some of the chapters focus on mapping the possibilities of growing urbanisation by going green as well as some technological advances which a.
It is endowed with both natural and artificial lakes. Coastal waters and deep seas in cold to temperate latitudes. The atlas aims to create an accessible climate basis for national and local scale climate change impacts, adaptation and response planning and addresses general assumptions about climate change in a localised, scientific manner. Division of early warning and assessment, african ministers council on water, african union. Sep 30, 2009 released february 2009, the kenya atlas shows both the diversity and the fragility of the countrys natural assets which are at the heart of the nations socioeconomic development. Atlas of cultural and environmental change in arid africa africa praehistorica, hardcover. Africa in a global changing environment balances empirical and theoretical approaches to demonstrate the negative impacts of climate change in particular natural disasters including droughts, floods and water degradation in subsaharan africa. It covers the period of the national party government of 1948 to 1994, and emphasises the changes and the continuing legacy this presents to south africans at. Atlas of our changing environment, demonstrates the governments desire to bring scienti. Atlas of our changing environment unt digital library. The words and pictures within these pages also serve as a vivid reminder that africa s environment is a source of livelihoods from many african communities. Dec 12, 2014 right now, the effects of climate change are already being felt by people across africa. It covers the period of the national party government of 1948 to 1994, and emphasises the changes and the continuing legacy this presents to south africans at the start of the 21st century. The mountains of africa provide water and food, rich biodiversity, recreational areas and serve as important centres of cultural integrity and heritage.
Combat change with change 7 an environmental right that is of specific relevance to environmental change. Atlas of our changing environment, which gives every kenyan and all our development. Africa water atlas united nations environment programme. Atlas of our changing environment provides compelling evidence of the extent and severity of such dramatic change over the past 30 years on the regions environment due to both natural processes and human activities. Atlas of our changing environment illuminates how development choices, population growth, climate change and conflicts are shaping and impacting africa s natural resources. Conscious that the natural environment of africa and the natural resources with which africa is endowed are an irreplaceable part of the african heritage and constitute a capital of vital importance to the continent and humankind as a whole. Climate change will affect africa profoundly, but the continent lacks the resources of the developed world to cope. Project muse africa in a changing global environment. It contributes significantly to socioeconomic development of the continent. Africa africa as the ageold adages say, a picture is worth a thousand words and seeing is atlas of our changing environment believing, this stunning 400page africa. This stunning 400page atlas is a unique and powerful publication which brings to light stories of environmental change at more than 100 locations spread across every country in africa. The new edition of the atlas first published as the atlas of apartheid presents a comprehensive introduction and detailed analysis of the spatial impact of apartheid in south africa.
Africa atlas of our changing environment as the ageold adages say, a picture is worth a thousand words and seeing is believing, this stunning 400page africa. Africa is the second largest and the second most populous continent after asia. The continents rural and urban poor are particularly vulnerable to reduced agricultural production, worsening food security, increased incidence of both flooding and drought, spreading of disease and heightening risk of conflict over scarce land and water resources. Africa is one continent severely affected by the ravaging effects of global environment change yet it is least responsible for this. In addition, general institute funding is provided by the governments of denmark, the netherlands, norway and sweden.
A good nights sleep is essential for keeping our minds and bodies strong. This comprehensive atlas provides data, satellite imagery, and analysis of the environmental conditions and issues relevant to each african country, and several surrounding island nations. Atlas of cultural and environmental change in arid africa. Atlas of our changing environment the uganda atlas seeks to safeguard the countrys environment and inspire decision makers to action. There are more than 300 satellite images, 300 ground photographs and 150 maps, along with informative graphs and charts that give a vivid visual portrayal of africa and its changing environment that provide scientific evidence of the impact that natural and human activities have had on the continents environment over the past several decades. The multidisciplinary approach is obvious and, i believe, enhances significantly the contribution of the papers to public debate and policymaking. The current major driver of biodiversity loss is the loss of habitat, and loss of habitat is directly related to land degradation. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Through maps, charts and images, this atlas combines scientifically reliable data sources to provide a complete view of africas energy needs, resources and opportunities. United nations environment programme, division of early warning and. Africa atlas prospectus 780kb pdf one page flyer 44kb pdf presentations. The atlas of our changing environment publications use a combination of ground photographs, current and historical satellite images, and narrative based on extensive scientific evidence to illustrate how humans have altered their surroundings and continue to make observable and measurable changes to the global environment. This vulnerability and the limitations of poor countries to adapt to climate change challenges were highlighted in climate change 2001, the third assessment report of the intergovernmental panel on climate change ipcc.
Confirming, as we accepted upon declaring our adherence to the charter of the organization of. Africa is one continent severely affected by the ravaging effects of global environmental change yet it is least responsible for this. M s tfhe neoproterozoic damara sequence and gariep belt formed in this environment. The atlas also covers transborder international issues in africa. Changing the course of history for kenyas wildlife.
Th e problem of understanding climate change or global warming is one of the major challenges confronting african people, their governments and the african union au. Changing nature of work in the 21st century research. Atlas of our changing environment features over 300 satellite images taken in every country in africa in over 100 locations. The nordic africa institute nordiska afrikainstitutet is a center for research, documentation and information on modern africa in the nordic region. Atlas of our changing environment is a series of atlases published beginning in 2005 by the united nations environment programme. The uganda atlas of our changing environment, prepared by the national environmental management authority of uganda, provides extensive scientific. These two images show the dramatic human induced changes in and around lake tonga over the past 15 years. Tanzania coastal and marine atlas one of the objectives for developing the tanzania coastal and marine atlas tacma is to establish a facility through which coastal zone managers, researchers, decision makers, and the general public can easily access basic data and information. From the human side, these direct impacts come through the supply. Released february 2009, the kenya atlas shows both the diversity and the fragility of the countrys natural assets which are at the heart of the nations socioeconomic development. The south african weather service saws has developed and released a new climate change reference atlas for south africa. Iss monograph 170 iss head offi ce climate change and. Natural resources management in kenyaethiopia border areas.