- African scientists and youths plea to African leaders against renewable energy embrace.
- The scientists warn of a two 2°C temperature rise and a potential 6°C surge if emissions continue.
African scientists and thousands of young people from 30 nations have urged African leaders ahead of COP28 to reject fossil fuel investments and embrace renewable energy. The advocates made this call in a letter. The letter, released before the conference, denounces former colonial powers leading a scramble for oil, gas, and coal in Africa.
It warns of a 2°C temperature increase since 1900 and predicts a potential 6°C surge by the century’s end if emission trends persist. These advocates called on African governments to defy the Paris Agreement’s violation by shunning fossil fuel investments. They stressed the urgency to prioritise decentralised renewable energy sources to combat the impacts of climate change.