In prelude to the 2022 United Nation\u2019s Climate Change Conference, COP27 which is ongoing in
\nEgypt since November 06th and will run till November 18th
\n, Africa Coalition for Sustainable
\nEnergy and Access (ACSEA) organized a 2-day event on the 20th and 21st Oct. 2022. This
\nevent was aimed at bringing government policymakers, civil society organizations (CSO) and
\nprivate businesses to discuss climate justice and a just energy transition in preparation for
\nCOP27.
\nThe Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) and ACSEA rolled out two multi-year
\nprojects in Cameroon; Ensuring a People-Centered Energy Transition in Africa through Civil
\nSociety Engagement and Galvanizing and Unifying Africa\u2019s Action for Reliant Development in
\nthe Era of the Pandemic (GUARD). These projects will be implemented by the national
\nplatforms of PACJA and ACSEA.
\nThe Executive Director of ACSEA Dr. Njamnshi Augustine stated, the impact of climate change
\nis constantly on the rise and regrettably those facing the immediate effect of the climate change
\nare left out at all stages of the decision making process. Dr. Njamnshi further insists this is the
\nright time for stakeholders to unite and look for a way forward in mitigating the effects of
\nclimate change. In addition the Head of Programs of ACSEA, Mr. Eugene Nforngwa in a paper
\non Ensuring a People-Centered Energy Transition Africa Through Civil Society Engagement and
\nGUARD in the era of the Pandemic, with the aim of strengthening civil society\u2019s role in
\npromoting and implementing sustainable energy transition initiatives on one hand and equipping
\nCSOs to influence renewable energy policy development and seek to spur discussions that will
\naccelerate the Nationally determined conditions(NDC) implementation, respectively.
\nPr. Tangka Julius an expert in Renewable Energy Technologies stressed on the fact that close to
\n30% of hydro electricity produced in Cameroon is lost mainly because of distribution. In order to
\ncurb this energy loses, he advised the state to go for more grid connections.
\nSpeaking on the negative effects of climate change and energy challenges on brain health, Prof.
\nNjamnshi Alfred of Brain Research Africa Initiative (BRAIN) pointed out that severe health
\nconditions such as onchocerciasis and epilepsy were more prevalent in areas where dams are
\nbeing constructed. The effects of cholera and malaria cannot also be overlooked.
\nIn the same light, the Managing Director of National Observatory on Climate Change (NOCC)
\nproposed a review of the agricultural calendar which will assist farmers to make informed
\ndecisions on agricultural activities in order to adjust to climate disturbances and to optimize
\noutput.
\nWhile discussing challenges, opportunities and strategy building for CSO engagement, the
\nparticipants mapped out the following key issues; insufficient knowledge and information flow
\non RE in Cameroon, monopoly of the energy sector in Cameroon and galvanizing various
\nstakeholders.
\nFurthermore, participants stated that insufficient funding, high cost of setting up RE facilities,
\nenergy distribution, seasonal variations, government social policies and low knowledge for
\nmaintenance of RE equipment were the major challenges involved.
\nLooking at previous COP meetings, governments and stakeholders have agreed on policies that
\nmitigate global temperature rise and adaptations to the impacts associated with climate variations
\nbut have not respected their promises. In COP26 in Glasgow, wealthy nations pledged to double
\nfinancial support for adaptation to $40 billion per year. But they are yet to meet that goal.
\nAfrican countries have said they need about US$700 billion per year from 2025 to adapt. Africa
\ncan be equipped with further defense against climate risks by enabling affordable borrowing
\nrates so as have a just transition in technology that\u2019s sustainable. In this perspective, New
\nZealand has pledged $20million for Loss and damage at COP27 and it is expected that other
\ndeveloped nations will follow suit.
\nWhy should developed nations step up at COP27 to protect vulnerable people from climate
\nchange hazards? Developed nations should step up at COP27 because climate crisis is already
\nunderway, and science shows that the window in which to limit the worst impacts is closing
\nquickly. The negative effects of the economic activities of developed nations cannot be over
\nemphasized.
\nAfrica is already contributing more than her fair share to adaptation thereby accounting for onefifth of the expenditure required to reduce potential economic impacts on the continent,
\naccording to the UN Economic Commission for Africa.
\nClimate change is a global problem that requires global solutions, but developing countries are
\nbearing the brunt of this crisis. Solidarity is key to breaking the stalemate and unlocking the
\nfinances needed to cut emissions, build resilience and secure sustainable systems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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