$23 billion was pledged to green projects at the summit in Kenya, as African leaders called on the global community to reduce emissions and support the continent in addressing climate change.
The inaugural Africa Climate Summit drew to a close on Wednesday, with the host, Kenya’s president William Ruto, saying that a total of $23 billion had been pledged to green projects by governments, investors, development banks and philanthropists.
“It reflects a commitment to addressing the pressing issue of climate change by investing in renewable and sustainable energy solutions in Africa, which is essential for reducing emissions, creating jobs and driving social and economic development,” he told CNN. Germany announced 450 million euros of climate finance pledges, and and the US pledged $30 million to support climate resilient food security efforts across Africa.
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