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climate change summit Pursuing a just and equitable transition for Africa

The curtains have closed on the African Climate Change Summit, leaving us to reflect on its outcomes and, most importantly, its potential impact on averting the impending climate crisis.

As the world grapples with the pressing issue of climate change, the African Climate Change Summit was a crucial moment for Africa to take centre stage in the global effort to combat this existential threat. Now that it’s over, we ask: Was it worth it? Will it help us avert climate change?

The summit, marked by the presence and participation of top government

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