Climate change will hit Africa hard, but it also offers the continent an opportunity to build resilience and diversify livelihoods. The changes ahead for Africa's environment, which form the foundation of the...
Africa In Fact Issue 54
Greendustrialisation: now or never for Africa
African economies looking for a sustainable industrialisation model find themselves at a crossroads with little time to decide the way forward. Lack of industrialisation is often pinpointed as the key factor behind...
All-out war over land and water
The African Union is mobilising resources to help members implement the Paris Agreement, but funding challenges abound. Land erosion, drought and desertification, flooding, the Sahara Desert expanding southward at a...
Time for a low-carbon economy
The business case for greening the extractive industry is strong, especially with the growing trend of ethical investing. Everything we consume has its origins in either agriculture or the extractive industries. Our...
Can carbon trading work in Africa?
Carbon emissions: room to grow There’s big potential for Africa to participate in international carbon markets given its ability to contribute to greenhouse gas mitigation Carbon emissions trading is a market-based...
Has Africa’s time for hydropower passed?
Africa has vast untapped sources of hydroelectricity but climate change, particularly droughts, raises questions about sustainability. Hydroelectricity has an attractive appeal for Africa. It can provide a baseload - a...
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