The COP28 Climate Summit comes at the right time when African nations are fully committed to joining the global green growth initiative. It gives Africa a chance to table its climate and environmental agendas. Through various African leaders, Green growth and the need for climate finance to actualize sustainable development are among the top mentions.
One of Africa’s vocal leaders is the African Development Bank (AFDB) president, Dr Akinwumi Adesina. He called out the need to mobilize funds for self-sustainability, aiming for when Africa stops borrowing. Also, he emphasized how proper funding and support will help youth’s and future generations’ survival.
“Africa should always be celebrated. The Africa that we celebrate is that of the young people who are the continent’s present and future.” Akinwumi said.
Senegal’s president, Macky Sall, also insisted, “African youth’s future is on Africa. Africa has a legitimate need for development and industrialization to become part of global value chains rather than being merely a reservoir of raw materials. We must create added value to provide our young people with jobs.”
It’s automatic for Climate finance to be a key mention from African leaders. This considering its need for the continent to fund and provide cheap energy to its citizens. This is mainly through the green industry, which can require much capital for full development.
African leaders, including President William Ruto (Kenya) and Azali Assoumani (Comoros and the head of the African Union), have also clarified Africa’s demand in the COP28 event. President Ruto has been vocal on carbon offsets and trading agendas. Meanwhile, AU head Azali emphasizes equitable funding to achieve green growth.
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