Image taken from behind two men using binoculars to look up into the trees of a dense rainforest.

Central African Republic

At a Glance

The Central African Regional Mission serves the Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea.
 
The Congo Basin is not only the second largest tropical rainforest in the world, it serves as a significant carbon sink for greenhouse gases and provides the primary source of food, shelter, and livelihoods for over 80 million people in the region. USAID under the Central Africa Regional Program for the Environment [CARPE] works with governments and local communities to sustainably manage natural resources and preserve the Congo Basin ecosystem.

Climate Projections and Impacts

Refer to the Climate Risk Profile (2018) for more information.

Climate Projections

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Increased Incidence/Risk of Droughts and Floods

Increased Precipitation Unpredictability/Variability

Sea Level Rise

Key Climate Impact Areas

Agriculture

Forests & Biodiversity

Energy

Human Health

Water Resources

Funding & Country Climate Context


USAID Regional Climate Change Funding (2022)

Total

$9.5 Million

Sustainable Landscapes

$9.5 Million

GAIN Vulnerability

Medium

Population (2023)

5.5 Million

GHG Emissions Growth

4.39%

% Forested Area

39.60%

Refer to metadata and sources for more details.

Climate Change Information

USAID ATLAS Climate Risk Profile CARPE_FR_Cover
Climate Risk Profile

Risques Climatiques dans le Programme Régional pour l'Environnement en Afrique Centrale (CARPE) et dans le Bassin du Congo

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