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Welcome to the third post of my series on Africa's role and expectations at the upcoming COP 28, the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). In this series, I will explore some of the key issues and opportunities that Africa faces in addressing climate change and participating in COP 28. I will also share some of the best practices and success stories of climate action in Africa, such as renewable energy projects, nature-based solutions, adaptation initiatives, and green entrepreneurship. Source: https://images.app.goo.gl/6mETTVTgYfp3vrRz9 Renewable Energy Projects  Africa has abundant natural resources, such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy, that can enable a low-carbon and green development path. Many African countries have shown firm commitment towards accelerated use of modern renewable energy and are leading energy transition efforts. According to the International Renewable Ene...

What is the Nairobi Declaration? Source: https://climateaction.africa/nairobi-declaration-on-climate-change-was-adopted-by-african-heads-of-state-and-government-on-6-september-2023/ The Nairobi Declaration is a document that summarizes the outcomes and commitments of the inaugural Africa Climate Summit, which was held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 4th to 6th September 2023. The summit was convened by H.E Dr. William Samoei Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, and Chair of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC), with the support of H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). The summit brought together global leaders, intergovernmental organizations, regional economic communities, United Nations agencies, private sector, civil society organizations, indigenous peoples, local communities, farmer organizations, children, youth, women and academia to discuss Africa’s climate change challenges and formulate s...