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African Climate Research Organizations Database

A compilation of Africa-based research organizations working on climate-related technical and policy issues.

by Zainab Usman and Alexander Csanadi
Published on November 1, 2022
Climate ChangeSouthern, Eastern, and Western AfricaNorth America
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