African Climes

 A just transition is a broad concept that encompasses the shift of the world from climate harming and environmentally polluting practices to ways that are good for the environment while being socially fair and just, and promoting economic prosperity. It is basically pegged on sustainable development – social equity, environmentally healthy and economically viable. The shift towards green economies will affect the world economically and basically sectors and people who have relied on fossil fuels for decades to earn a livelihood and for economic development. Therefore this transition needs to be just – to take into account the rights of workers and to be carried out in such a way that economies are able to adjust accordingly without taking too   much of a hit. This includes also social dialogue which is holding consultative forums with ordinary citizens and frontline communities on climate positive development and explaining the benefits of abandoning the use of fossil...

The Africa Climate Summit was a gathering of leaders and stakeholders in climate action that took place in Nairobi Kenya from 4 th to 6 th September 2023. It was a conference that involved everyone: women, youth, children, leaders, civil society, private sector, multi-lateral organizations, UN agencies, community organizations and indigenous peoples whose focus was on climate change in Africa, and took place concurrently with the Africa Climate Week. The theme was “Driving Green Growth and Climate Finance Solutions for Africa and the World.”  It culminated in the Nairobi Declaration and Call to Action that summarized the results of the conference. Image courtesy of African Union So let’s have a look at it. The Africa Climate Summit (ACS) was established by African Union (AU) decisions that accepted Kenya’s offer to host led by the head of the African head of states committee on climate change who is the Kenya's president. First, it commends Egypt for hosting COP27 and u...