The Road to COP28 Runs Through Africa
Tuesday 17 Oct 2023

Smith School researcher Tonny Kukeera attended the African Climate Summit in Nairobi on 4th to 6th September and explores how it is creating a new path to sustainable development.
Speakers at the summit highlighted the importance of Africa taking centre stage in climate debates. Africa has a wealth of resources, including 60% of the global renewable energy resources, 40% of crucial minerals for a green energy transition, and two-thirds of arable land. Africa also has the youngest workforce and immense potential for carbon storage. However, to fully unlock these resources, there is a need for substantial investment, a recurrent theme across the summit.
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