'Microfinance can help rural communities adapt to climate change' - expert
"The low-income masses will be most affected by climate change in their daily lives. We need solutions for mainstreaming adaptation projects to also include these people," said African Development Bank director for energy, environment and climate change development Hela Cheikhrouhou speaking at the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) 2011 Partnership Forum, held from June 24-25 in Cape Town, South Africa.