Sustaining Africa’s development amidst the current global climate emergency

There is a prevailing sentiment that the global transition away from carbon-based fuels must account for the economic differences between countries and allow for multiple pathways to net-zero emissions.

However, others argue that while it is in Africa’s interest to commit to climate action, this should not come at the cost of development. There are two important points worth noting to support this view.

Firstly, climate action can propel sub-Saharan Africa’s