Posts tagged Author - Abay Yimere
Climate change harms Africa city, informal settlements hit worst
Climate change harms Africa city, informal settlements hit worst

Ethiopia, the second most populous country in Africa, has one of the fastest growing economies on the continent. But the country’s rapid urbanization rate is fed by refugee migration and informal settlements that are highly vulnerable to the physical risks of climate change. Addis Ababa, the capital city, is home to some of the highest numbers of informal and slum settlements in the world. This makes Ethiopia an important country for research, particularly in relation to climate-related migration patterns.

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Climate Policy LabAuthor - Abay Yimere, 2023, Resilient Development, Location - Ethiopia, Extreme heat, climate change, climate migrationComment
Recurrent drought hits the Horn of Africa: Evidence-based climate policy is needed to stave off the disaster
Recurrent drought hits the Horn of Africa: Evidence-based climate policy is needed to stave off the disaster

The Horn of Africa has been plagued by severe drought for six consecutive seasons, along with conflicts, floods, and other extreme weather events, posing considerable threats to the region. Projections indicate that droughts in this area will become more widespread, intense, and prolonged, potentially exacerbating the fragile socioeconomic structures of communities. A century ago, Ethiopia would experience droughts every 10 or 15 years, but now they occur every 5 years, with increased severity, frequency, and duration, pushing the region’s ecosystem to its limits.

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Climate Policy LabAuthor - Abay Yimere, Location - Africa, Location - Ethiopia, Drought