From Premium Times Nigeria · Uchenna Igwe · · 1m 40s
Africa won't sacrifice development for climate action
Africa demands climate transition must support development, not sacrifice it.
In brief
Africa demands climate transition must support development, not sacrifice it. African negotiators say energy transition must not sacrifice development, requiring finance and technology to support economic growth. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
COP31 roadmap presented
Brazil led the COP31 roadmap for fossil fuels transition, requiring national clean energy plans by 2028.
Africa's climate ambition
African countries have ambitious climate plans but need finance to implement them.
Chair of AGN on transition
Nana Antwi-Boasiako Amoah says Africa needs just transition with finance and technology.
PACJA's position
Pan African Climate Justice Alliance demands transition support economic transformation and development.
Nigeria's climate plan
Nigeria's climate plan requires $337 billion for goals between 2026 and 2035.
Nigeria's climate funding
Nigeria received $2.5 billion annually for climate action in 2021 and 2022.
UN climate justice call
UN secretary-general proposes climate justice compact for developing countries.
AGN's adaptation finance call
African Group of Negotiators wants adaptation finance tripled for climate action.
Nigeria's climate priorities
Nigeria seeks partnerships to turn climate priorities into action.
NCCC director on transition
Nigeria's climate director says transition must be equitable and nationally determined.
Fossil fuels transition roadmap
Brazil's roadmap for fossil fuels transition requires countries to prepare clean energy plans by 2028.
PACJA statement
PACJA says Africa's energy transition must support economic transformation and development.
Climate finance gap
Two-thirds of climate finance from rich countries is in loan form, not grants.
Africa's climate demand
Africa requires climate action to be development-compatible and financially supported.
In short
African negotiators say energy transition must not sacrifice development, requiring finance and technology to support economic growth.
