Climate Facts: Climate-smart agriculture has increased food availability, says World Bank

The complexities of climate change and its associated jargon can prove difficult to digest.

TheCable’s climate quick facts will help to demystify these climate concepts through easy-to-understand and straight-to-the-point explanations.

Here are some to keep at the tip of your fingers:

• The United Nations (UN) says women and girls face increased vulnerabilities to climate change induced conflicts.
• The World Bank says climate-smart agriculture initiatives in some countries have increased food productivity, lowered emissions, improved soil quality and water efficiency.
• The New Climate Economy Report says climate change resistant water supply and sanitation systems can save over 360,000 infants annually.