One Planet Summit - Africa

Nairobi

While in Southern Africa Mozambique, less so Zimbabwe and Malawi, suffered the disastrous effects of cyclone Idai, over in East Africa the first gathering of the One Planet Summit took place in Nairobi.  President Macron of France joined many dignitaries and CEOs, addressing some of the most difficult problems facing the continent of Africa.  ​

A major, perhaps the major - outcome of the conference was the Africa Pledge.  This not only identified many of the problems faced by climate change, but went on to describe funding commitments, notably from the World Bank and the African Development Bank.  The pledge is a comprehensive document, and can be read in full at this website.  ​​

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