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Climate change is a critical issue that affects the entire world, with Africa feeling its impact profoundly. Participants of the recent Climate Change and Health Strategy workshop held as part of the Africa Evidence Week celebrations in Ghana, were urged to ‘look local’ for evidence and resources to effectively tackle the crisis. The workshop was organised by PACKS Africa in partnership with…

Climate change is threatening the long-term survival of rural African communities, leaving them unable to grow essential crops and unable to access healthcare due to extreme heat or rainfall. Researchers from the University of Southampton in the UK and the University for Development Studies in Ghana have found that communities report how this situation has significantly worsened in the last…

There is a pressing need for increased climate financing to support organisations working to address climate change and health-related issues in Ghana. Such climate financing initiatives could support a range of initiatives, including implementing sustainable agricultural practices, the development of early warning systems for climate-related health risks, and strengthening of public health infrastructure. The Research and Outreach Lead at PACKS…