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Climate change and variability in Sub-Saharan Africa: a review of current and future trends and impacts on agriculture and food security

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  • Julius Kotir, 2011. "Climate change and variability in Sub-Saharan Africa: a review of current and future trends and impacts on agriculture and food security," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 13(3), pages 587-605, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:endesu:v:13:y:2011:i:3:p:587-605
    DOI: 10.1007/s10668-010-9278-0
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