Climate finance which is critical in addressing climate change was a key part of COP27. Large-scale investments are required to reach net-zero emissions by 2050; new funding arrangements and dedicated fund, to assist developing countries in responding to loss and damage were established. Africans are at the center of climate finance which is critical in addressing climate change. Let’s hear from the key players from Nigeria and Zimbabwe.

Climate finance was, as expected, a key part of COP27. The final agreement highlights that “US$4 to $6 trillion a year needs to be invested in renewable energy until 2030 – including investments in technology and infrastructure – to allow us to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.”
Climate finance is critical to addressing climate change because large-scale investments are required to significantly reduce emissions
Speakers include;
1. Afolabi Akinrogunde, Investment Manager, All On.
2. Femi Adeyemo, CEO Arnergy
3. Veronica N. Gundu Jakarasi, Climate financing Manager, The AECF Zimbabwe
4. Dr. Abbass Suleiman, Director Environmental Assessment, Federal Ministry of Environment Nigeria