Sim Tshabalala: Africa’s climate choices must be respected
The Standard Bank CEO underscores the continent’s right to use its fossil fuel resources at the Brics Business Forum, urging fair climate transitions
22 August 2023 - 15:45
African countries should not be forced by rich nations to abandon fossil fuels while they adapt to — and mitigate — the effects of climate change, said Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala.
In response to a question posed during the just energy transition session held at the Brics Business Forum on Tuesday, Tshabalala said African countries want to see the issue of compensation feature on the agenda when the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) takes place in Brazil in 2025...
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