# Africa won't sacrifice development for climate action

> Africa demands climate transition must support development, not sacrifice it.
- Title: Africa won't sacrifice development for climate action
- Summary: Africa demands climate transition must support development, not sacrifice it. African negotiators say energy transition must not sacrifice development…
- Keywords: cop31, african group of negotiators, pan african climate justice alliance, energy access, fossil fuels transition, climate finance, nigeria, nccc, Premium Times Nigeria
- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/924700-cop31-africa-wont-sacrifice-development-to-decarbonise.html
- Author: Uchenna Igwe
- Published: 2026-11-12T16:41:58+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cop31, african group of negotiators, pan african climate justice alliance, energy access, fossil fuels transition, climate finance, nigeria, nccc, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

African negotiators say energy transition must not sacrifice development, requiring finance and technology to support economic growth.