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A quick guide to Durban

Africa in the spotlight

The UN Climate Summit in Durban is a meeting of world governments to try and agree action to address the risks from climate change.

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Progress on adaptation at COP 17 is imperative, particularly for African nations. Find out how our research is informing and supporting adaptation in Africa.

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Adaptation

Avoiding climate change

A global agreement at Durban on limiting greenhouse gas emissions looks unlikely, so there will be more foucs than ever on how to make our societies, economies and landscapes more resilient to climate change.

Find out how our research is helping to inform climate change adaptation.

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The Walker Institute is a partner in a DECC/Defra Programme, led by the UK Met Office, to provide key advice to the UK government on avoiding dangerous climate change.

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Climate change science

The science is clear: the climate is warming and climate change is set to get worse unless we take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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