The Global Opportunity to Accelerate Africa's Sustainable Future

Engage in an enlightening intergenerational conversation between climate justice activist Vanessa Nakate and former Irish president Mary Robinson about the state of the climate crisis. Gain insights into life in Uganda, where prolonged droughts, landslides, and flooding stemming from climate change are prevalent. Understand the urgent need for energy-rich, high-emitting nations to provide climate finance for Africa and accelerate the continent's sustainable future. Explore Nakate's perspective on the necessity for new solutions to address current environmental challenges, emphasizing that existing systems cannot solve the problems they created. Discover the importance of supporting initiatives that spread ideas and promote global awareness of critical issues like climate change and sustainable development in Africa.

The Global Opportunity to Accelerate Africa's Sustainable Future | Vanessa Nakate | TED