The diversity of African languages is crucial for climate adaptation. Africa has over 30% of the world's Indigenous languages , which are exceptionally rich in ecosystem-specific knowledge on biodiversity, soil systems and water . Taking into consideration the low level of literacy in Africa, especially among women and girls, Indigenous languages hold great potential for more effective climate change communication and services that enable climate adaptation . African traditional beliefs and cultural practices place great value on the natural environment, especially land as the dwelling place of the ancestors and source of livelihoods .
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