Energy Transition A Developmental Opportunity, But Africa Needs To Engage Critically, Vocally
Channel: Prof. Yemi Osinbajo
Date: 2022-10-18

2022 Standard Bank Climate Summit Event Themed: Africa’s Path To Carbon Neutrality

The current global energy transition is both an opportunity for the preservation of the earth and a vehicle for unlocking the development potential and livelihoods of millions of people, especially those in developing countries.
 
However, the transition must also be fair and sensitive to Africa’s peculiarities and priorities, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, when he spoke virtually at the 2022 Standard Bank Climate Summit themed, “Africa’s Path to Carbon Neutrality.”
 
Prof. Osinbajo focused on “how to manage the energy transition to net-zero in the context of Africa’s unique challenges, such as energy poverty.”
 
“The current energy transition is an opportunity like none other for the preservation of the planet, but it can also be a vehicle for unlocking the development potential and livelihoods of millions of people. There is no reason why we cannot have both,” the VP stated.


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