State of the Climate in Africa 2022

The report on the State of the Climate in Africa 2022 is the fourth in the series of the annual African report, with a special focus on loss and damage. It is the result of collaboration between African National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), African Regional Climate Centres, the African Union Commission, international institutions, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), and other specialized agencies of the United Nations.

The report provides informed climate analysis, describes notable hydro-meteorological events, impacts and risks, and identifies key climate policies and strategic elements to build a more sustainable and climate-resilience future for Africa. It shows that the rate of temperature increase in Africa has accelerated in recent decades, with weather- and climate-related hazards becoming more severe.

Major findings of the report, include:

• Africa is vulnerable to droughts, floods, tropical cyclones and heatwaves
• Only 40% of the African population has access to early warning systems
• Action plan is tailored to continent’s challenges, strengths and institutional arrangements
• Early Warnings plan for Africa seeks to improve accuracy, accessibility and action