Don’t let Africa burn!

A position paper by Friends of the Earth Africa released ahead of COP27, arguing against gas exploitation in Africa and advocating for a transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050.

• The document asserts that Africa is the continent warming the fastest and is the most severely impacted by global warming despite being historically the least polluting and possessing the fewest resources for adaptation.
• Friends of the Earth Africa opposes the push for African gas exports to Europe, stating that gas is neither a clean nor a transition fuel, is unnecessary for development, and contributes to global CO2 emissions and damage in developing countries.
• The organization calls for world governments to implement a plan to reach 100% renewable energy in Africa by 2050, arguing that energy development should prioritize the dignity of people and the reduction of energy poverty over profit.

APA

Friends of the Earth International (n.d.). Don’t let Africa burn! https://www.foei.org/publication/dont-let-africa-burn/

Chicago

Friends of the Earth International. Don’t let Africa burn! n.d. https://www.foei.org/publication/dont-let-africa-burn/.

Wikipedia

{{cite press release |author=Friends of the Earth International |title=Don’t let Africa burn! |url=https://www.foei.org/publication/dont-let-africa-burn/ |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@misc{friendsoftheearthinternationalnddont, author = {{Friends of the Earth International}}, title = {{Don’t let Africa burn!}}, publisher = {Friends of the Earth International}, url = {https://www.foei.org/publication/dont-let-africa-burn/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }