IMF’s Georgieva Urges Africa To Embrace Green Transition Given Threat Of Climate Change

Georgieva said it was paramount for Africa and its growing population to ensure sustainable agriculture with more drought resilient seeds

The head of the International Monetary Fund on Thursday urged African countries to accelerate their transition to clean energy sources and sustainable agriculture given what she called the “existential threat” posed by climate change.

“This is the most significant risk we face as a global community. It is an existential risk,” IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said at an event in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.

Georgieva said it was paramount for Africa and its growing population to ensure sustainable agriculture with more drought resilient seeds, and increased transportation and storage possibilities so food was not wasted.

ZAWYA

Related posts

China elevates ties with Africa to “strategic level’

President Cyril Ramaphosa Champions Stronger South Africa-China Economic Ties at Business Forum

Nigeria: Atiku Congratulates Dangote On New Refinery, Lauds His ‘Can Do’, Spirit