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What are key adaptation challenges for local residents in Bolgatanga, Ghana?

In this video step, Karsten Schulz introduces you to practical adaptation and governance challenges in the Ghanaian city of Bolgatanga.

Scientific evidence tells us that the poorest countries are the hardest hit by the adverse impacts of climate change, particularly in Africa. To show you what this means in reality, the following video step takes you on a journey to the West African country of Ghana. In particular, we will look at the adaptation and governance challenges that local residents in the city of Bolgatanga are experiencing as part of their everyday lives. The video will help you to better understand the ground reality of adaptation actions and implementation.

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