Towards Resolving Challenges Associated with Climate Change Modelling in Africa

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dc.contributor.authorOluwagbemi, Olugbenga Oluseun
dc.contributor.authorHamutoko, Josefina Tulimevava
dc.contributor.authorFotso-Nguemo, Thierry Christian
dc.contributor.authorLokonon, Boris Odilon Kounagbe
dc.contributor.authorEmebo, Onyeka
dc.contributor.authorKirsten, Kelly Louise
dc.date.accessioned2023-03-06T14:23:57Z
dc.date.available2023-03-06T14:23:57Z
dc.date.issued2022-07-14
dc.date.updated2022-07-25T16:32:40Z
dc.description.abstractClimate change is a significant concern impacting food security, agricultural reform, disease transmission, and disruption to human, plant, and animal ecosystems, along with a host of additional consequences, ultimately affecting the quality of life and the livelihoods of the global population. African-based research aims to better understand the impact of climate change on nature and on different aspects of humanity, as well as improve forecasting for greater economic potential. However, researchers often encounter various challenges and obstacles. Here, we conducted a bibliographic analysis and interpretation of relevant climate change peer-reviewed research articles related to the African continent. From this analysis, challenges associated with climate change modelling in Africa were identified. Primarily, the lack of an extensive observational network and technological limitations hinder modelling efforts. Additionally, an apparent pull of scientists away from African institutions to institutions further afield was observed. Novel solutions to these challenges are proffered. Finally, we highlight how the German Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) Climate Research for Alumni and Postdocs in Africa (climapAfrica) program is contributing towards resolving these challenges.en_US
dc.identifierdoi: 10.3390/app12147107
dc.identifier.apacitationOluwagbemi, O. O., Hamutoko, J. T., Fotso-Nguemo, T. C., Lokonon, B. O. K., Emebo, O., & Kirsten, K. L. (2022). Towards Resolving Challenges Associated with Climate Change Modelling in Africa. <i>Applied Sciences</i>, 12(14), http://hdl.handle.net/11427/37282en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationOluwagbemi, Olugbenga Oluseun, Josefina Tulimevava Hamutoko, Thierry Christian Fotso-Nguemo, Boris Odilon Kounagbe Lokonon, Onyeka Emebo, and Kelly Louise Kirsten "Towards Resolving Challenges Associated with Climate Change Modelling in Africa." <i>Applied Sciences</i> 12, 14. (2022) http://hdl.handle.net/11427/37282en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationOluwagbemi, O.O., Hamutoko, J.T., Fotso-Nguemo, T.C., Lokonon, B.O.K., Emebo, O. & Kirsten, K.L. 2022. Towards Resolving Challenges Associated with Climate Change Modelling in Africa. <i>Applied Sciences.</i> 12(14) http://hdl.handle.net/11427/37282en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Journal Article AU - Oluwagbemi, Olugbenga Oluseun AU - Hamutoko, Josefina Tulimevava AU - Fotso-Nguemo, Thierry Christian AU - Lokonon, Boris Odilon Kounagbe AU - Emebo, Onyeka AU - Kirsten, Kelly Louise AB - Climate change is a significant concern impacting food security, agricultural reform, disease transmission, and disruption to human, plant, and animal ecosystems, along with a host of additional consequences, ultimately affecting the quality of life and the livelihoods of the global population. African-based research aims to better understand the impact of climate change on nature and on different aspects of humanity, as well as improve forecasting for greater economic potential. However, researchers often encounter various challenges and obstacles. Here, we conducted a bibliographic analysis and interpretation of relevant climate change peer-reviewed research articles related to the African continent. From this analysis, challenges associated with climate change modelling in Africa were identified. Primarily, the lack of an extensive observational network and technological limitations hinder modelling efforts. Additionally, an apparent pull of scientists away from African institutions to institutions further afield was observed. Novel solutions to these challenges are proffered. Finally, we highlight how the German Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) Climate Research for Alumni and Postdocs in Africa (climapAfrica) program is contributing towards resolving these challenges. DA - 2022-07-14 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town IS - 14 J1 - Applied Sciences LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PY - 2022 T1 - Towards Resolving Challenges Associated with Climate Change Modelling in Africa TI - Towards Resolving Challenges Associated with Climate Change Modelling in Africa UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/37282 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/37282
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationOluwagbemi OO, Hamutoko JT, Fotso-Nguemo TC, Lokonon BOK, Emebo O, Kirsten KL. Towards Resolving Challenges Associated with Climate Change Modelling in Africa. Applied Sciences. 2022;12(14) http://hdl.handle.net/11427/37282.en_ZA
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Geological Sciencesen_US
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Scienceen_US
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/en_US
dc.sourceApplied Sciencesen_US
dc.source.journalissue14en_US
dc.source.journalvolume12en_US
dc.source.urihttps://www.mdpi.com/journal/applsci
dc.titleTowards Resolving Challenges Associated with Climate Change Modelling in Africaen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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