Funding hurdles expose countries’ reliance on climate-sensitive sectors
Herders assist a cow weakened by famine to stand in drought-hit Marsabit County in Kenya. East Africa faces a daunting task in mobilising resources to deal with climate change-related shocks. PHOTO | NICHOLAS KOMU | NMG
East Africa faces a daunting task in mobilising resources to deal with climate change-related shocks including erratic weather — prolonged drought that fuels food insecurity and flooding leading to loss of life and internal displacement.
Recent estimates by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) show the region needs at least $4.02 billion to implement climate change resilience and mitigation programmes.
