Technological Pathways for Africa's Net-Zero Economy: Technology Solutions to Unlock Africa's Sustainable Future explores the potential of African countries to transition towards a net-zero economy. It highlights sustainable development challenges and opportunities Africa faces and provides insights on technological pathways toward this goal. The book emphasizes the importance of harnessing renewable energy resources, promoting green innovation, and building resilient infrastructure for a sustainable future. It calls for strong policy frameworks and international collaboration to support African countries in their transition. The book outlines seven scenarios supporting Africa's technological paths to a net-zero economy: leapfrogging, hybridization, adaptation, decentralization, sustainable development, promotion, and finance.These scenarios aim to adopt innovative technologies and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Investing in education and capacity-building programs is crucial for African countries to effectively implement sustainable energy solutions, so the book also highlights the role of education and awareness in fostering a culture of sustainability among African communities and empowering them to actively participate in climate action initiatives. - Takes into account the unique socioeconomic and environmental context of Africa, which is crucial for developing tailored strategies and solutions that are suitable for the continent - Offers practical insights and recommendations for policymakers, businesses, and individuals to navigate the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to a sustainable future - Highlights successful case studies from other regions that can serve as inspiration and learning points for Africa's journey towards a net-zero economy

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Yes, you can access Technological Pathways for Africa's Net-Zero Economy by Samuel Chukwujindu Nwokolo,Rubee Singh,Shahbaz Khan,Anil Kumar in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Social Sciences & Development Economics. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Publisher

Elsevier

Year

2024

eBook ISBN

9780443314872

Edition

Topic

Social Sciences

Subtopic

Development Economics

Index

Social Sciences

Technological Pathways for Africa’s Net-Zero Economy: Technology Solutions to Unlock Africa’s Sustainable Future
About the book
Chapter 1 State of play
Chapter 2 Threats to the rapidity of sustainability transitions posed by technological changes
Chapter 3 Current state of energy in Africa
Chapter 4 Technological advancements in Africa
Chapter 5 International assistance for Africa's net zero technology in Africa
Chapter 6 Role of digitalization and connectivity for achieving a net zero economy in Africa
Chapter 7 Key players in net zero technology
Chapter 8 Key components of net zero technology
Chapter 9 Net zero technology and circular economy
Chapter 10 Harnessing industry 4.0 for Africa’s net zero economy through technological pathways
Chapter 11 Potential technological pathways for Africa's net-zero economy
Chapter 12 Final word
Index

About this book

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