The Role of Engineers in Combating the Effect of Climate Change in Africa

Odu O. Godwin
Department of Mechanical & Production Engineering,
Delta State University, Abraka, Oleh Campus, Delta State, Nigeria.
E-Mail: odugodwin@gmail.com
ABSTRACT: This paper presents an overview of the effects of global warming in Africa as it
affects our environment. The challenges of climate change were discussed. The paper focuses
further on future climate change and variability and their impact on key sectors: water, food
security and agriculture, health, and biodiversity and ecosystems. Finally, the paper summarizes
the role of engineers in combating climate change, in a bid to control and reduce global
warming around the world.