‘Common agenda’ calls intensify ahead of Africa Climate Summit
People sit in Johannesburg CBD, South Africa during a protest organised by the Earth Life Africa, against the large use of coal to produce energy in the country and asking a fast transition to green energies on November 10, 2022. PHOTO | LUCA SOLA | AFP
Organisers of the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi are facing the heat from civil society activists and experts who are pushing for what they say should generate a meaningful stand for the continent.
First point of contention has been on the agenda and sponsorship, with critics feeling those who bring in the money could sway the agenda, away from what Africa needs.
