Barimalala, R., Kolstad, E.W., Parker, D. orcid.org/0000-0003-2335-8198 et al. (1 more author) (2023) Effects of the Congo Basin Rainforest on Rainfall Patterns. Report. Report in External Series (12-2023). NORCE Climate and Environment , Bergen, Norway. ISBN 978-82-8408-306-3
Abstract
Large-scale deforestation in the Congo Basin has an impact on rainfall patterns, both in the Basin and beyond. Factors like socio-economic drivers contribute to ongoing deforestation, and forest loss rates are expected to increase. The mechanisms linking deforestation and rainfall are complex. On a local scale, deforested areas might experience increased rainfall, but adjacent forests could see reduced rainfall. On larger scales, widespread deforestation can reduce overall rainfall in large areas. These changes can impact agriculture, with delayed rainfall and shorter rainy seasons affecting crop yields. By 2100, projected forest loss in the Congo Basin may reduce annual rainfall by 8-10%. However, uncertainties remain due to limited data and understanding of rainfall drivers and interactions in the region.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | This is an open access report under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC-BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. |
Keywords: | Africa, Congo, Rainforest, Deforestation, Climate, Rainfall |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Environment (Leeds) > School of Earth and Environment (Leeds) > Inst for Climate & Atmos Science (ICAS) (Leeds) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number NERC (Natural Environment Research Council) NE/B505538/1 Royal Society NIF\R1\211183 NERC (Natural Environment Research Council) NE/W001888/1 NERC (Natural Environment Research Council) NE/M003574/1 |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 15 Nov 2023 11:13 |
Last Modified: | 15 Nov 2023 11:17 |
Published Version: | https://norceresearch.brage.unit.no/norceresearch-... |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | NORCE Climate and Environment |
Series Name: | Report in External Series |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:205301 |
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