Experts call for action to prevent climate change impacts

KIGALI, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- World leaders must act now to prevent climate change impacts which could be "catastrophic" for human health, experts have warned.
They made the call on Monday while participating in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) event in the Rwandan capital Kigali.
The two-day workshop gathered together more than 70 climate change experts across Africa and representatives from international organisations as well as the private sector.
Photo Credit: Antonis Kyrou