Author
Lily Odarno
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Five key takeaways from COP29 and the road ahead
The annual climate conference ended with the usual last-minute challenges and showcased a mix of progress, frustration, and the urgent need for action.
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Setting a climate finance target is only half the battle for Africa
For Africa, the COP29 climate talks are set to be a critical moment for the future of global climate action.
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Unlocking climate finance for emerging and developing economies will require more than pledges
Today, only 15% of global clean energy investment is in emerging and developing economies (EMDEs) — excluding China.
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COP28 and Africa: Getting real about climate action and its barriers in Africa
As we head to COP28 here are three things to keep in mind if we want to get serious about climate action in Africa.
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COP27: It’s Africa’s time to lead
As the interdependencies of these issues come into focus, I see an opportunity for Africa to take charge of its energy and climate future.
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COP26: Africa is not a single static data point
The continent’s shift to clean power must be seen in the context of energy shortfalls, growing populations, and big differences between countries.
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Discourse matters: The net-zero agenda and Africa’s priorities
For African countries, issues of adaptation, climate finance and loss and damage are as important as net-zero ambitions.
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Where is sub-Saharan Africa in the race to net-zero?
African governments face more economic needs than zero emissions but meeting those needs will depend on their energy systems evolving.