Inside Africa's pitch at UN climate change conference
Rows of solar panels in Western Cape, South Africa. Emerging details show that African envoys at the COP27 will press heavily polluting, rich economies to offset the continent's environmental damage from global warming with favourable financing packages. PHOTO | ZERO CREATIVES | AFP
"Act now" will be Africa’s clarion call at the COP27 as the continent intensifies calls for a just energy transition amid a worsening climate crisis. The "action" is likely to be seen more in the halls and offices of the world's financing institutions than on the ground, however, as Africa battles with how to finance its energy requirements.
Emerging details show that African envoys will press heavily polluting, rich economies to offset the continent's environmental damage from global warming with favourable financing packages.
