As the world’s leaders gather in Baku for COP29, the stakes for Sub-Saharan Africa couldn’t be higher. This year’s climate summit is being called the “Finance COP,” a fitting title as it centers on one of the thorniest issues: money.
But for Africa, this isn’t just about numbers or abstract commitments. It’s about the lives and futures of millions, about the land we call home, and the chance for our economies to thrive in the face of climate change.