Africa Climate Week: Minerals can drive energy transition, economy

Africa Climate Week: Minerals can drive energy transition, economy

The African continent is home to 30% of the planet’s cobalt, lithium, manganese and other critical resources needed for the clean energy transition, with Dr. Richard Muneng of the United Nations Environment Program detailing why the minerals are key to Africa’s future and its leadership in the climate transition. Muneng…

Laureen Fagan

Laureen is the editor of Africa Times

Nairobi hosts Africa Climate Week with focus on solutions

Nairobi hosts Africa Climate Week with focus on solutions

Africa Climate Week begins in Nairobi on Monday, with leaders from across the continent arriving in Kenya to discuss ways to meet climate targets while expanding access to energy and ensuring that economic development remains sustainable. “It comes as temperatures in Africa are rising faster than many other parts of…

Laureen is the editor of Africa Times

Ahead of COP27, Gabon hosts Africa Climate Week

Ahead of COP27, Gabon hosts Africa Climate Week

A high-level meeting in Gabon has African leaders focused on how the continent can provide solutions to the global climate crisis, with President Ali Bongo Ondimba welcoming ministers and delegates from 42 nations as well as United Nations representatives. “In less than three months, the UN Climate Change conference will…