Climate Impacts on African Hydropower
Africa is projected to experience increasing climate hazards for the remainder of
the 21st century, which are likely to pose a challenge to hydropower generation in
Africa. To minimise the adverse effects of climate change, hydropower is needed to
enhance Africa’s resilience to climate change. Resilient hydropower can play a key
role in allowing Africa to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), implement
clean energy transitions, and adapt to climate change. This report aims to enhance
the climate resilience of African hydropower through a climate risk and impact assessment,
and by introducing potential resilience measures. It qualitatively assesses climate
risks to African hydropower and examines potential climate impacts quantitatively,
comparing two climate scenarios. Based on the assessment, it identifies measures to
enhance climate resilience and provides policy recommendations.
Published on June 18, 2020