WWF in Africa
Many people around Africa are witnesses to the impacts of climate change. Learn more about their experiences and the work they are doing to raise awareness and help their communities adapt. Become a Climate Witness or learn more about the Programme.
12 Aug 2008
Climate Witness: Augustine Yelfaanibe, Ghana
Augustine Yelfaanibe is from the Upper West Region of Ghana, in West Africa. A disrupted rainfall pattern in his home region over recent years has put serious pressure on many people in his community who rely on agriculture and natural resources for their livelihood. Increased flooding is also a problem. » Read more
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12 Aug 2008
Climate Witness: Augustine Yelfaanibe, Ghana
Augustine Yelfaanibe is from the Upper West Region of Ghana, in West Africa. A disrupted rainfall pattern in his home region over recent years has put serious pressure on many people in his community who rely on agriculture and natural resources for their livelihood. Increased flooding is also a problem. » Read more
New or updated projects
Modified: Jun 2008 - Started: Aug 2007Policy Framework Formulation and Implementation in Eastern Africa
With support from WWF UK, the WWF East Africa Programme Office (WWF EARPO) is initiating the formulation and implementation of a policy framework in E... » Read moreKey contacts
Birima Fall
(Communication Manager)
WWF West Africa Marine Ecoregion Office (WAMER),
Dakar
T: +221 33 869 37 07
(Communication Manager)
WWF West Africa Marine Ecoregion Office (WAMER),
Dakar
T: +221 33 869 37 07
Kimunya Mugo
(Communications Manager)
WWF Eastern Africa Regional Programme Office (EARPO),
Nairobi
T: +254 20 3877355
(Communications Manager)
WWF Eastern Africa Regional Programme Office (EARPO),
Nairobi
T: +254 20 3877355
Peter Ngea
(Communications Manager, WWF CARPO)
WWF Central Africa Regional Programme Office (CARPO),
Yaounde
T: +237 22 21 70 83
(Communications Manager, WWF CARPO)
WWF Central Africa Regional Programme Office (CARPO),
Yaounde
T: +237 22 21 70 83
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