


With this challenge not expected to end in the foreseeable future, we must now turn to alternative power solutions.

For instance, the United States has emitted over a quarter of all greenhouse gases since the 1750s, while the entire continent of Africa has emitted only about 3 per cent. However, addressing climate change will almost be impossible until the world is ready to deal with the environmental and development inequality challenges. Indeed, the continent is most vulnerable to climate change and the least equipped to cope. Africa faces serious environmental challenges, including land degradation, deforestation, biodiversity loss, and extreme vulnerability to climate change. The US First Lady Jill Biden’s visit to Africa this week to discuss climate change and food insecurity is timely.
