As 14 African researchers conclude their Climate Research for Development (CR4D) grants, we expect that their findings will inform policy as the continent grapples with how to tackle the effects of climate change. The CR4D initiative was conceptualized at the Africa Climate Conference in 2013 as a mechanism to strengthen links between climate science research and climate information needs to support development planning in Africa. The initiative addresses climate research priority areas that have been identified in Africa by African researchers.
