IMPACT OF GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN KABBA 1960 - 2022

Africa, despite contributing minimally to global carbon emissions (less than 4% of the global total), is disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change. The continent’s high dependence on rain-fed agriculture and its relatively low adaptive capacity make it particularly vulnerable. Rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns have exacerbated droughts in regions such as the Sahel and East Africa, while flooding has become more common in West and Central Africa. African nations, which largely depend on agriculture for food security and livelihoods, are witnessing declining crop yields, water scarcity, and degradation of arable land. Climate change is also contributing to food shortages, loss of biodiversity, desertification, and increased disease burden, particularly malaria and waterborne illnesses. The continent is grappling with the challenge of balancing development needs with sustainable climate strategies, making global and local responses crucial. Initiatives such as the African Union's "African Adaptation Initiative" and the "Great Green Wall" project in the Sahel are examples of regional efforts to combat the effects of climate change. Nevertheless, Africa requires significant international support, both financially and technologically, to build resilience and adapt to the changing climate.