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African scientists rally for equity in climate research

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Environment CS Soipan Tuya (in red) with delegates during the launch of the IPCC 7th assessment cycle for Kenya. [Courtesy]

Kenyan climate scientists have taken a bold stance to address the underrepresentation of African voices in climate research.

This comes against a backdrop of the global scientific community that has long recognised the urgent need for comprehensive climate research and action, yet there remains a persistent gap in the representation and participation of African scientists.

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