{
  "id": 1420697,
  "title": "From the Vaal to Victoria Falls: Africa must design resilience, not merely discuss it",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/from-the-vaal-to-victoria-falls-africa-must-design-resilience-not",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T04:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mail and Guardian",
    "slug": "mail-and-guardian",
    "url": "https://mg.co.za/thought-leader/2026-08-17-from-the-vaal-to-victoria-falls-africa-must-design-resilience-not-merely-discuss-it/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Africa's climate crisis is a lived reality, affecting millions and demanding a shift from mere discussion to designing resilient systems. This article highlights the urgent need for interconnected solutions, regional collaboration, and the pivotal role of universities in driving climate action and adaptation across the continent.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}