Using the IPCC's Interactive Atlas to understand how Africa's climate is changing

The document explains the step-by-step process for navigating the IPCC's Interactive Atlas to analyze climate variables and presents specific projections for Africa, noting that the continent is likely to warm faster than the global average with varying impacts on rainfall and extreme weather.

• Africa is projected to experience warming at a rate exceeding global averages, with average temperatures increasing by 1.8°C at 1.5°C of global warming and 2.4°C at 2°C of global warming relative to pre-industrial levels. By the end of the century, temperatures may rise by 5°C compared to the 1981-2010 period.
• Maximum temperatures are expected to increase, specifically the number of days exceeding 35°C, with the most significant increases occurring in the Sahara and central Africa.
• Annual rainfall projections vary by region: the Sahara could see a 17% increase compared to 1981-2010 levels, and increases are also expected in east, central, and west Africa, while northern and southern Africa are likely to experience less rainfall.
• Extreme rainfall is projected to increase across the continent, most notably in east, central, west Africa and the Sahara. Conversely, dry days are expected to increase significantly in northern and southern Africa.

APA

Bouwer, R. (n.d.). Using the IPCC's Interactive Atlas to understand how Africa's climate is changing. Climate and Development Knowledge Network. https://cdkn.org/story/feature-using-the-ipccs-interactive-atlas-africa

Chicago

Bouwer, Roy. Using the IPCC's Interactive Atlas to understand how Africa's climate is changing. Climate and Development Knowledge Network, n.d. https://cdkn.org/story/feature-using-the-ipccs-interactive-atlas-africa.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{bouwerndusing, author = {Bouwer, Roy}, title = {{Using the IPCC's Interactive Atlas to understand how Africa's climate is changing}}, institution = {Climate and Development Knowledge Network}, url = {https://cdkn.org/story/feature-using-the-ipccs-interactive-atlas-africa}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }