African civil society actors and policymakers have expressed concerns about inequality in global climate and energy transition commitments. They argue that current global efforts to achieve a low-carbon economy may not be fully aligned with reality in African countries. Therefore, a holistic and balanced approach based on the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” is needed, particularly with regard to the phase-out of fossil fuel projects by developing countries in Africa. Citizens, NGOs and officials must therefore understand the key players, their interests and a relative consensus on how the energy transition in Africa should be approached. African civil society organizations (CSOs) and policymakers have already named energy access and development for millions of Africans in the context of the energy transition as a pillar that should be at the center of the energy transition discourse, although some dissenting views may still exist.
Speakers at this session, part of the ongoing joint webinar series, “East And Southern Africa CSO Energy Transition Joint Capacity-Building and Road To COP27” (organized by NRGI, Oxfam, PWYP, TJNA, Econews and Power Shift Africa), discussed existing views on the energy transition, highlighting viewpoints in the Global North (developed countries), the Global South (less developed countries, particularly in Africa), and the contrasts between them. The goal was to discuss the implications of these perceived conflicting narratives and to address existing myths that may prevent African CSOs, governments and developed nations from developing a coherent agenda for Africa. Participants explored alternative pathways to achieve net-zero and sustainable development without compromising or limiting Africa’s development vision and aspirations and ensuring a just transition for Africa.
Featuring:
- Amos Wemanya, Power Shift Africa (moderator)
- Peter Kamalingin, pan-Africa program director, Oxfam International
- Titus Gwemende, senior advisor at Africa Regional Office (AFRO), Open Society Foundations
- Victoria Nalule, energy and natural resources law lecturer, University of Bradford
- Moses Kulaba, East Africa regional manager, NRGI.
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