An introduction to FCFA in 3 minutes

Watch the introduction to the Future Climate For Africa (FCFA) programme, which seeks to help improve scientific understanding of how the African climate is changing and equip decision-makers with the right information for long-term decision making.

FCFA promises climate information to tackle development needs

CDKN’s Mairi Dupar reports on a special side event at COP21 to launch the Future Climate for Africa programme.

Floods, drought are backdrop for Central and Southern Africa research launch

The 'UMFULA' initiative - which means 'river' in Zulu - kicks off its initial research work and engagement with stakeholders. It will involve demonstration projects on the use of climate information in Malawi and Tanzania.

FCFA launches at Victoria Falls

Future Climate For Africa, the new five-year international research programme jointly funded by the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), is publicly launched at CCDA-V at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

Research in Eastern Africa to look at climate and water prospects

November 23, 2015
// Agriculture, Marine and Coastal, Water

The 'HyCRISTAL' initiative will explore climate and hydrological changes in the coming decades in the East Africa region, with demonstration projects to trial the use of new information in decision-making in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda.

Southern Africa research launches – with pilot projects in cities

The FRACTAL initiative will engage city officials in 'City Learning Labs' across the Southern African countries of Malawi, Mozambique, Nambia, South Africa and Zambia, to define what climate information is needed for decision-making and then generate improved data and knowledge.

West African research launches – with monsoon focus

The new research initiative for West Africa began with a five day partner workshop - and is set to tackle the scientific uncertainty around how the West African monsoon will behave in the coming decades, and what that means for development decisions.

New GBP20 million research programme to deepen understanding of Africa’s changing climate

The Future Climate for Africa (FCFA) programme has announced support to five new research consortia to strengthen climate information available across sub-Saharan Africa - and its use for decision-making.