Billions of dollars are needed to prepare Africa’s cities for climate change and to turn urban centers into engines of green growth according to a report released by the Coalition for Urban Transitions. The report, based on an analysis of cities in Ethiopia, South Africa, and Kenya, which combined represent 18 % of Africa’s urban population, notes that investing in climate readiness in African cities will have immense economic gains. Across the 35 major cities in the 3 countries, delivering more compact, clean and connected development would require an additional investment of 280 B$ but would produce a return of more than 1.1 trillion by 2050.
Source : CGTN Africa
