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Guterres leads call to make Africa 'renewable energy superpower'
Published in The Saudi Gazette on 06 - 09 - 2023

The flame of injustice is "scorching hopes and possibilities" across Africa as the world grapples with the climate crisis, with the continent suffering some of the worst impacts of global warming said the UN chief on Tuesday.
Secretary-General António Guterres was addressing the African Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, noting that despite "extreme heat, ferocious floods, and tens of thousands dead from devastating droughts", the continent was responsible for less than four percent of emissions.
"The blow inflicted on development is all around with growing hunger and displacement", he said.
But amid the "climate chaos" he said it was still possible to avoid the worst, "but only with a quantum leap in climate action."
He said far greater climate ambition was needed from all countries led by the largest emitters, in line with his Climate Solidarity Pact and Acceleration Agenda.
He called on the G20 advanced economies meeting in New Delhi this week, to take responsibility and commit to reaching net zero emissions as close as possible to 2040.
Secondly, he called for "climate justice" to reach goals on renewable and affordable energy, particularly in Africa.
This means operationalizing the agreed loss and damage fund, universal early warning systems, and a "course correction in the global financial system."
Third, Africa is rich in untapped renewable energy with the potential to become a world leader in renewables and "green growth."
It has nearly a third of the world's mineral reserves for solar power, electric vehicles and battery storage.
"To truly benefit all Africans, the production and trade of these critical minerals must be sustainable, transparent and just across every link of the supply chain".
The UN chief pointed to the Greater Horn region where over 85 percent of electricity comes from renewables. Mozambique gets nearly all its energy from green and sustainable resources.
And wind and solar projects are already helping power Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco and South Sudan.
He called for a collective effort to create "a true" African Renewable Energy Alliance.
"Renewable energy could be the African miracle but we must make it happen. We must all work together for Africa to become a renewable energy superpower."
Guterres told the conference of African leaders and stakeholders hosted by Kenya and the African Union Commission that he was convinced the continent "can be at the heart of a renewable future."
He said now was the time for all nations "to stand as one in defense of our only home. Let's deliver the climate justice that Africans, the world, and the planet we share, demand and deserve."
Speaking at a press conference in Nairobi after his speech, the Secretary-General said it was time to end the injustices that are holding the continent back.
He pledged to work closely with African leaders and organizations such as the AU, to accelerate progress. – UN News


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