Africa’s climate and development future
Africa faces significant challenges from climate change and development, necessitating a just transition that prioritizes wealth redistribution and social well-being through climate investments to build resilience and stability.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Institute for Security Studies |
| Authors: | Manisha Gulati, Dhesigen Naidoo, Dhesigen Naidoo And Manisha Gulati |
| Time horizon: | 2043 |
| Geographic focus: | Africa |
Methods
The research method involved modeling Africa's development prospects across 14 sectors, analyzing various scenarios under the African Union's Agenda 2063, and evaluating the impacts of climate change on socio-economic stability and growth.
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Key Insights
The report discusses the intertwined challenges of climate change and socio-economic development in Africa, emphasizing the continent's wealth in mineral resources essential for low-carbon technologies. It highlights the potential for significant growth under the African Union's Agenda 2063, but warns that pursuing this growth through fossil fuel-driven paradigms could lead to increased carbon emissions and exacerbate socio-economic instability. The report stresses the need for a common African position on climate investments to build resilience and ensure equitable wealth distribution. It outlines the risks of high-carbon development pathways, including economic vulnerabilities and the potential for increased conflict due to resource scarcity and poor governance. The authors advocate for a multi-faceted approach to African agency, involving various stakeholders in climate finance discussions and emphasizing the importance of aligning climate finance with the continent's needs. The report concludes that addressing climate change presents an opportunity to enhance socio-economic development, particularly through renewable energy investments and local value chains, while cautioning against the resource curse that has historically hindered African nations.
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