Tanzania, Dec. 6 -- Arusha. New efforts are underway to help smallholder farmers in Africa weather the impact of climate change.

Two global organisations have signed an agreement targeting the vulnerable groups reeling from the crisis.

"We intend to promote projects that foster sustainable development and climate change," said Dr Mithika Mwenda, the executive director of Pan African Climate Change Alliance (Pacja).

He spoke as the Alliance signed the pact with Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens (BKMC) simultaneously in Nairobi and Vienna on Friday.

Besides smallholder farmers, the collaborative agreement will support climate change adaptation efforts by women and youth.

The two parties, he said, will commit to focus on bettering ...