CDP Africa Report

Benchmarking progress towards climate safe cities, states, and regions

Africa accounts for the smallest share of global greenhouse gas emissions, at just 3.8%, in contrast to 23% in China, 19% in the US, and 13% in the European Union. Yet, particularly vulnerable to climate change, the continent is working to tackle climate hazards head on. CDP is working with 48 African cities, which together represent a total population of just over 150 million citizens - 31% of the continent's total.

Although greenhouse gas emissions across the continent represent a relatively small share of the global total, African cities are nonetheless positioning themselves to invest in low-carbon sustainable development, while working to address the current and future impacts of climate hazards. 2019 CDP data shows that:

• 62% of African cities reporting their environmental data have vulnerability assessments.
• 77% of African cities reporting currently have sustainability targets included in city master planning, with an additional 13% reporting targets in progress.
• Cities across the continent are tackling the reality of climate change - with drought, flooding, extreme precipitation/rain storms and heat waves the most reported climate risks.

What are African cities doing to tackle the climate crisis? Read the stories to learn more.