The debate about whether countries need to focus on phasing down and reducing emissions from all fossil fuels as opposed to the focus on coal is sure to be a tense point of negotiation as COP27 nears its end.
… Dean Bhebhe of Power Shift Africa said at a side event: “The next few days at COP27 are important to build a common narrative that will secure Africa’s energy future. The science and economics are clear: not only will fossil fuel expansion lead to certain doom, climate aside, it’s not even the best development option available to Africa. There is a cleaner, greener, renewable future that is possible, and we cannot deny Africa its right to that better future.
