Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania (deglaciation)

Currently, there are three glaciated mountains in Africa (WMO, 2021). These include Mount Kenya, the Rwenzori Mountains and Mount Kilimanjaro.

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) observes that the current recession rates of the glaciers on these mountains are higher than the global average and further projects that should the recession continue at current rates, total deglaciation would occur by the 2040s (WMO, 2021).

These retreating glaciers may also alter the weather pattern in the region. Temperatures have continued to rise, as the ice has melted.

These mountains and glaciers are of eminent touristic importance bringing in much needed revenue to Eastern African economies such as Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, as such the economic impact of glacial loss on the local population could be severe (Science, 2006).

Read more about the socio-economic risks of climate change here.