This series will explore, why green economy, financing it, the road to Glasgow, a just climate transition, and adaptation among other topics.
In recent years many African countries have experienced severe climate-related crises. The continent is already battling the increasing climate-related risks to health, livelihoods, food security, water supply, human security, and economic growth. But amid all the climate-related challenges, Africa has to grow. But what opportunities does the green economy bring that African governments, financial institutions, private sector, the civil society, international organisations can invest in to ensure Africa grows in a more efficient, sustainable and resilient manner?
The green economy series is made possible by a collaboration with the continents premier development finance institution – the African Development Bank group, in particular its climate change and green growth department.