Africa: Why Africa Must Resist Decarbonising Like the Rest of the World
Africa contributes less than 4 percent of global emissions, yet the continent faces pressure to decarbonise for a greener economy. But this decarbonisation must follow development, which remains Africa’s primary imperative. Until Africa has addressed its development challenges, eliminated its energy poverty, and built its climate resilience, the continent should not be pressured to decarbonise…