Environmental Change and Water in Africa: An Introduction

I will be focusing on the influence of environmental change, namely climate change, on water resources and availability in Africa. Water is an incredibly important resource that is used in a variety of ways ranging from having a shower to washing your car, making and dyeing the colour of your clothes in industries and large scale agricultural practises to feed the people of the world. 

Water resources in Africa is highly variable across space and time, and so the reality of climate change will significantly influence the hydrological cycle. Impacts include changes in rainfall frequency and distribution, water supply and quality. 

Thus this blog will explore how the influence of climate change on water resources impacts people, agriculture, industries and economies through the discussion of academic articles, new articles and videos.