Africa: Can Carbon Markets Help Africa Close Its Climate Finance Gap?
AllAfrica • 11/12/2026
Summary
Africa faces a significant climate finance gap despite contributing less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The continent is highly vulnerable to climate change, experiencing severe droughts, floods, and erratic rainfall that affect people's livelihoods and economies. There are substantial climate investment opportunities in Africa, including in renewables, clean cooking, forest conservation, and land management.
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