# A new study warns that African cities are not doing enough to adapt to climate change, with Durban and Harare highlighted as key lessons. Rising temperatures, declining rainfall, prolonged droughts, and severe flooding threaten vulnerable communities. Researchers caution that small fixes like drainage upgrades fail to address deep inequalities. Experts call for transformative adaptation through inclusive reforms, tackling root causes of vulnerability, scaling sustainable, and community-driven climate solutions to protect Africa’s urban populations.
Study warns African cities falling behind on climate adaptation