India, Oct. 31 -- African communities face the climate crisis daily, with devastating impacts on homes, harvests and ecosystems.

Research highlights the importance of water-smart solutions, such as drought-tolerant crops and efficient irrigation, to enhance resilience.

South Africa's G20 presidency presents an opportunity to advocate for investment in climate data, early warning systems, and community-driven approaches to mitigate disaster risks.

For many African communities, the climate crisis is not a future scenario - it is a daily emergency. Irreversible losses, destroyed homes, failed harvests, vanishing ecosystems and lack of access to clean water are already happening.

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