Cyclones, floods, locust swarms, and desertification of the Sahel are just some of the devastating effects of climate change on sub-Saharan Africa, impacting food security, livelihoods and economic stability. More than anywhere else in the world, sub-Saharan Africa’s hard-earned gains in living standards and advances in health and education are at risk of stalling or reversing.

This news article outlines how infrastructure plays a key role in adaptation and resilience to climate change. Given the region’s dearth of industrial and energy infrastructure, this suggests an opportunity to establish new infrastructure that is both resilient and green. In the meantime the authors underline the need for investments to support near-term viability of existing infrastructure.