Green shipping could mean a green Africa

Africa has faced challenges in developing its abundant renewable resources, largely because of the high cost of capital (AFP)

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In early September, African leaders convened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the Second Africa Climate Summit, which focused on overcoming the obstacles to climate-resilient development on the continent. In their efforts to devise solutions, drive innovation and attract financing, these leaders are reshaping global climate action. As part of that process, they are increasingly recognizing that decarbonizing shipping — an industry that generates nearly 3 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions — could be a powerful catalyst for Africa’s green industrialization.