Richard Munang, Author at This Is Africa
Effective climate action can turn challenges in the Sahel into opportunities, say Dr Richard Munang and Robert Mgendi
As we celebrate Africa Day 2018, let this be the start of accelerated progress to energise us to leverage the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement and beat hunger, malnutrition, youth unemployment, poverty and climate vulnerability.
Sustainable, nature-based agriculture and clean energy can be the cornerstone of development that starts at community level, says Dr Richard Munang and Robert Mgendi.
Agriculture is the foundation on which job opportunities for the youth can be built, argues Dr Richard Munang and Mr Robert Mgendi
“A large chair does not make a king.” This African proverb tells us one thing: The Paris Climate Change Agreement, now ratified by 44 countries on the continent, must amount to more than promises, says Dr Richard Munang.
The African Continental Free Trade Agreement, coupled with the implementation of the EBAFOSA Compliance Standards, offers Africa an opportunity like never before, says Dr Richard Munang.
Let us use the lessons of selflessness and determination taught by the icons of the struggle against slavery to fight modern-day neo-slavery, says Dr Richard Munang.
Climate action is not just about reducing emissions; it can also mean food on people’s tables, money in their pockets and jobs for our youth.
We should use the challenges posed by climate change to drive development and positive change, argues climate change and development policy expert Richard Munang.
Richard Munang suggests that in order to sustainably finance African development, we should move beyond socially designed fundraising to investment financing capable of financial returns.
Originally published at thisisafrica.me.
