NEWS ANALYSIS: Africa shrugs off push for net-zero emissions to focus on growth
With Sub-Saharan nations producing less than 4%, carbon-cutting goals have limited relevance
19 November 2020 - 17:31
London — More countries, cities, investors and businesses are setting net-zero emissions goals, and they now cover about half of the world’s economy. However, Africa has been largely left out of the picture so far.
Of its 54 countries, only SA has set a net-zero aim, and failure to revamp policies to benefit from a global low-carbon shift may mean Africa misses out on investment, said Wendy Hughes, a carbon markets manager at the World Bank...
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