African leaders discuss renewable energy potential at investment forum in Nairobi
Speaking at an investment forum in Nairobi, Kenya, the African leaders cited many benefits of the transition to renewable energy.
The forum was to foster open dialogue, further the development of a robust project pipeline and mobilise large-scale investments to accelerate the energy transition.It was also to support the development of green industries within APRA countries, including Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and Zimbabwe.
The statement added that the forum also intended to contribute to the COP28 goal to triple global renewable power by the end of the decade.IRENA said the partnership with APRA countries “offers unique opportunities to fulfill obligations, deliver on pledges made before, and support global and local ambitions for climate action”.
“APRA sets a new benchmark for international cooperation, ensuring that support from the Global North for Africa’s energy transition fully complements the continent’s own priorities,” La Camera said.
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