Exploring methane emissions in Africa
In the 21st century, climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing human and environmental crises. The primary driver of this global challenge is the accumulation of greenhouse gases (GHGs), such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O), in the atmosphere. In analyzin...
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| author | Faye, Jean Paul Latyr Dia, Mansour Dia, Khadim Ly, Racine |
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| description | In the 21st century, climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing human and environmental crises. The primary driver of this global challenge is the accumulation of greenhouse gases (GHGs), such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O), in the atmosphere. In analyzing Africa’s contribution to the global GHG budget,1 it is essential to consider two factors: the absolute emissions of the continent and their role in the global carbon cycle. It is well known that Africa’s GHG emissions are relatively low on a per capita basis, but they are rising due to population growth, urbanization, and increased human activities. According to new studies (Mostefaoui et al. 2024), Africa’s methane emissions are steadily increasing. This trend reflects both agricultural development and environmental factors, such as increased forest fires due to aridity and climate variability, including the effects of El Niño. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1550862025-11-06T03:58:11Z Exploring methane emissions in Africa Faye, Jean Paul Latyr Dia, Mansour Dia, Khadim Ly, Racine methane emission measurement data climate In the 21st century, climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing human and environmental crises. The primary driver of this global challenge is the accumulation of greenhouse gases (GHGs), such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O), in the atmosphere. In analyzing Africa’s contribution to the global GHG budget,1 it is essential to consider two factors: the absolute emissions of the continent and their role in the global carbon cycle. It is well known that Africa’s GHG emissions are relatively low on a per capita basis, but they are rising due to population growth, urbanization, and increased human activities. According to new studies (Mostefaoui et al. 2024), Africa’s methane emissions are steadily increasing. This trend reflects both agricultural development and environmental factors, such as increased forest fires due to aridity and climate variability, including the effects of El Niño. 2024-10-03 2024-10-02T17:09:59Z 2024-10-02T17:09:59Z Book Chapter https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155086 en https://hdl.handle.net/10568/152447 Open Access application/pdf AKADEMIYA2063 International Food Policy Research Institute Faye, Jean Paul Latyr; Dia, Mansour; Dia, Khadim; and Ly, Racine. 2024. Exploring methane emissions in Africa. In Advancing the climate and bioeconomy agenda in Africa for resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, eds. Getaw Tadesse, Katrin Glatzel, and Moumini Savadogo. Chapter 4, Pp. 30-44. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/155086 |
| spellingShingle | methane emission measurement data climate Faye, Jean Paul Latyr Dia, Mansour Dia, Khadim Ly, Racine Exploring methane emissions in Africa |
| title | Exploring methane emissions in Africa |
| title_full | Exploring methane emissions in Africa |
| title_fullStr | Exploring methane emissions in Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring methane emissions in Africa |
| title_short | Exploring methane emissions in Africa |
| title_sort | exploring methane emissions in africa |
| topic | methane emission measurement data climate |
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