COVID-19 and climate change concerns: Matters arising

Anthony Amoah; Peter Asare-Nuamah; Andrew Manoba Limantol; Abdul-Rauf Malimanga Alhassan

doi:10.5055/jem.0802

Authors

Anthony Amoah, PhD
Peter Asare-Nuamah, PhD https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3122-909X
Andrew Manoba Limantol, PhD
Abdul-Rauf Malimanga Alhassan, PhD

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.0802

Keywords:

coronavirus disease 2019, pandemic, climate change, Africa, developing countries

Abstract

Until the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, developing countries, especially countries in the African continent, battled with the impact of climate change on the food value-chain systems and general livelihood. In this study, we discuss climate change concerns post-COVID-19 and argue that the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the vulnerabilities of most developing and emerging economies. This has heightened political tensions and unrest among such developing nations. We suggest enhancement and intensification of efficient and effective locally engineered adaptation strategies in the post-COVID-19 era for countries that have been susceptible to the impact of climate change and other recent shocks.

Author Biographies

Anthony Amoah, PhD

Associate Professor, Ag. Dean, School of Sustainable Development, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, PMB Somanya, Eastern Region, Ghana

Peter Asare-Nuamah, PhD

Lecturer, School of Sustainable Development, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, PMB Somanya, Eastern Region, Ghana

Andrew Manoba Limantol, PhD

Lecturer, School of Sustainable Development, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, PMB Somanya, Eastern Region, Ghana

Abdul-Rauf Malimanga Alhassan, PhD

Lecturer, School of Sustainable Development, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, PMB Somanya, Eastern Region, Ghana

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