How Africa can move closer to a greener future in 2024

How Africa can move closer to a greener future in 2024 - AfriCatalyst

In 2024, the imperative is to forge a sustainable path that balances economic growth with environmental responsibility.

Climate change - Foresight Africa 2024 - Brookings Institution

According to studies from the UN Economic Commission for Africa, Africa could raise approximately USD 6 billion in revenue by 2030 and over USD ...

Let's See Africa Where It Belongs

You know that clean energy can power prosperity and sustainable development from Cairo to Cape Town; that renewables can drive industrialization ...

Africa: The continent's sparkling clean energy future

To assist in funding the green energy transition, the World Bank announced in 2024 that it would grant nearly USD 300 million to the Eastern and ...

Africa's Green Future Starts with Debt Relief - Project Syndicate

With the right investments, Africa could become a hub for renewable energy and clean industries, thereby advancing the continent's development ...

African cities can become beacons of climate resilience and prosperity

How African cities can learn from each other about building climate resilience · Green finance: The key to unlocking Africa's vast potential and ...

IFC Announces Support to Acumen's Hardest-to-Reach Initiative to ...

“Initiatives like this one can help to catalyze off-grid solar markets in African countries, encouraging more international companies to expand ...

Empowering Africa: Celebrating a Greener Future on Africa Day 2024

By collaborating with local partners, governments, and communities, we aim to achieve Morocco's goal of 52% renewable energy by 2030. Our ...

Green economy could generate 3.3m jobs across Africa by 2030

“Policymakers and funders and workforce developers need to step up to meet this near-term demand with effective training, apprenticeships ...

How Africa can help drive global climate change solutions

With support, African countries could make a transformative shift to renewable energy systems to help end energy poverty and establish value- ...

Africa's Path to Green Prosperity by Erik Berglöf - Project Syndicate

While African countries urgently need financing for climate adaptation, the funds already allocated for mitigation can be leveraged to access ...

3 ways to sustain Africa's net-zero future in the long-term

1. LT-LEDS can unlock vast social and economic benefits ... In Africa, amid significant development needs and rapid economic growth, LT-LEDS serve ...

The energy transition in Africa - IRENA

The G7 can support African countries to move ... AUDA-NEPAD (2024), “Powering Africa's Future by 2063: Making Electricity Accessible for.

Re-globalization and Africa's integral role in a sustainable future

Africa simply cannot compete against major trading powers that use tax and subsidy policy to draw investment. But by working together, advancing ...

Africa Overview: Development news, research, data - World Bank

Growth remains uneven across the continent. East Africa is set to pick up from a growth rate of 1.7% in 2023 to 2.2% in 2024, West Africa is expected to grow ...

Africa: The continent's bright energy future

Renewable energy is expected to account for 65% of installed capacity in Africa by 2035 and 95% by 2050. Solar and wind power will grow faster ...

The drive towards a greener future: Where does Africa fit in?

The recent spike in commodity prices is largely attributable to supply constraints and supply-chain disruptions. Yet, some commodities will be key in the ...

Critical minerals: Africa holds key to sustainable energy future - unctad

The UN Economic Commission for Africa's deputy executive secretary, Antonio Pedro, said adding value to critical minerals in Africa could make ...

Climate Change in Africa - Blogs

In recent years, Africa has faced profound challenges due to climate change, including shifting weather patterns, rising temperatures, and more frequent extreme ...

Africa Can Be 'at Heart of a Renewable Future', Says Secretary ...

To wind and solar projects in Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco. To Mozambique, which gets nearly 100 per cent of its energy from green and ...