As many of you know Africa is in the world spotlight when it comes to climate change and the many challenges it faces. World Bank Vice President Obiageli Ezekwesili talks about some of the many challenges facing Africa and their plans to move forward on the issue of climate control. Obiageli points out that Africa is one of the fastest organizing continents with only 24% of its population having access to a stable energy source. The number is projected to grow and a cost effective and environmentally friendly solution is needed. Africa is a large contributor of CO2 to the environment and needs to be able to move its continent in a more environmentally sustainable direction.

Obiageli also suggests that another major problem facing the continent is the need for a sustainable land management program, especially in the area of deforestation. Overall Africa needs to adapt and enforce greater climate risk control in order to join the rest of the word in reducing climate change. Obiageli makes the case that in order for Africa to proceed forward they need help in the form of financing, knowledge and access to technology. This is a great video on the subject. Please take a moment to view it below.

Climate Change and Africa from World Bank on Vimeo.

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