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This fact sheet, published by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network in 2022, distils findings from the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report regarding climate change impacts, future risks, and adaptation strategies specifically for Central Africa.

This case study assesses the economic impacts of climate change on malaria prevalence in the Tororo and Kabale districts of Uganda. It finds that while climate change (specifically rising temperatures) is expected to increase malaria incidence, population growth is the primary driver of future case increases. The report estimates that the economic burden of malaria in these districts could more than double by 2050, primarily due to mortality costs. It recommends a multi-sectoral approach to adaptation, including improved disease surveillance, early warning systems, and the continued use of Long Lasting Insecticide Nets (LLINs) and Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS).

This briefing note assesses the economic impacts of climate change on malaria prevalence in the Tororo and Kabale districts of Uganda, projecting significant cost increases by 2050 due to rising temperatures and population growth.

This fact sheet describes the LUCIA project, which developed and validated an Agent-Based Model (MBA) to simulate malaria transmission in the western Amazon. The research demonstrates how land use changes—such as deforestation, mining, and urbanization—combined with climate dynamics, increase human vulnerability to infectious diseases transmitted by vectors like the Anopheles darlingi mosquito.