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NRDC Report Launch Webinar: Scaling China’s Green Energy Investment in Sub-Saharan Africa
The ACF in partnership with Institute for Development Studies China Centre and The Open University hosted a webinar to launch a report commissioned by the NRDC on Scaling China’s Green Investment in Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and Prospects.
![ACF: Report upload: SCALING CHINA’S GREEN ENERGY INVESTMENT IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS Inbox Jesse Jason Attachments13:37 (1 hour ago) to me Hi Carla Please would you upload the attached report to ACF's Knowledge hub page? Title: Scaling China’s Green Energy Investment In Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and Prospects Post body text: The Sub-Saharan African (SSA) region is undergoing processes of structural transformation necessary for socio-economic development. However, lack of sufficient and reliable electricity supply is known to be one of the biggest constraints. It is estimated that over 600 million people in SSA had no access to electricity in 2018, making it the region with the lowest electricity access rate in the world. Research suggests that this shortage and lack of access to reliable electricity negatively affects GDP growth by 1–2% annually, eventually increasing the cost of doing business and exacerbating poverty and inequality. Meanwhile, the number of people without access is likely to increase by 2040, when the population is estimated to be 2 billion. [Read more in the full report] Let me know if anything's unclear. Thanks, -- Online Presence Consultancy Jesse Jason | Project Manager +27 82 349 6057 www.pomegranite.co.za Read my latest posts on our blog Attachments area Jesse Jason 13:54 (1 hour ago) to me Hi Carla In addition to this please would you remove the home page COP26 banner and popup? Thanks, -- Online Presence Consultancy Jesse Jason | Project Manager +27 82 349 6057 www.pomegranite.co.za Read my latest posts on our blog Done. Will do. Yes, will do. Scaling China’s Green Energy Investment In Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and Prospects](https://africanclimatefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/800539-ACF-NRDC-Report.jpg)
Scaling China’s Green Energy Investment In Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and Prospects
The Africa Renewable Energy Dialogue
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A Clean Covid-19 Recovery: The South African Opportunity
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Futureproofing Philanthropy against Climate Change – A Dynamic Conversation on Context-Specific Philanthropic Initiatives
The Independent Philanthropy Association of South Africa, in partnership with the The African Climate Foundation and the Lewis Foundation, recently hosted a three-part webinar series, ‘Futureproofing Philanthropy Against Climate Change: How the Climate Crisis Intersects with Your Giving’.
LCAW: The Economics of Climate Equity and the Future of Oil and Gas in Africa
As part of London Climate Action Week, the African Climate Foundation hosted a webinar titled The Economics of Climate Equity and the Future of Oil and Gas in Africa. Our distinguished panel of speakers unpacked alternative pathways for Africa’s transition towards net-zero. For further insight, download the post-event report.
Alliance Magazine | June 2021 | Climate philanthropy before COP26
By Charles Keidan June 2021 Leading philanthropy publication, Alliance Magazine, takes an look in-depth at the state of climate philanthropy before COP26 in Glasgow – the world’s pivotal climate summit. The issue has a special focus on the voices and perspectives of young people around the world and their hopes...
The ecosystem of climate philanthropy
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ACF Director reflects on the political economy of climate finance
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G7 summit: SA can help strengthen climate diplomacy
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Covid-19 pandemic and climate change are expected to top the agenda at the G7 summit
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To celebrate Africa Day, the African Climate Foundation launched its Strategic Framework 2021 – 2025 and hosted an interactive dialogue with its esteemed Advisory Council. Participants reflected on a core set of issues and responses to climate change on the continent, explored points of intersection in their existing work and...