'Inflection point': How Africa's low carbon transition could emerge as the 'growth story of the 21st century'

Stuart Stone
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New analysis claims huge increase in climate finance tailored for African nations is urgently needed to accelerate green energy transition and hit 2030 climate goals

New research from the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) has warned Africa's ambitious climate commitments are underfunded to the tune of approximately $1.8tr, putting...

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