2023 Governors' Digest

Africa is the most vulnerable continent to climate change, with nine of the ten most climate vulnerable countries in the world, despite its minimal contribution to the problem.
Climate action on the continent must be viewed pragmatically, through the parallel approach of promoting both access to energy and sustainable development. Given that around 640 million Africans are still without access to electricity, it is urgent to ensure the security of a constant supply for its impact on improving livelihoods, unlocking growth potential, reducing the costs of doing business, and creating jobs.

- AHMED ZAYED
Dean of the Board
African Development Bank Group