Bridge or Cul-de-Sac: The Role of Africa's Natural Gas Resources in the Green Transition

This policy brief abstract discusses the conflict between global climate goals established by the 2015 Paris Agreement and the pursuit of natural gas development in Africa to address the continent's low energy access and drive economic development.

• Since the 2015 Paris Agreement, there has been an intensified global push for an energy transition to combat climate change, though some countries advocate for continued fossil fuel development to facilitate a just transition.
• Africa has the lowest energy access globally despite being rich in energy resources, including fossil fuels. Consequently, several African nations view natural gas as a mechanism for generating revenue, attracting investment, and promoting development and energy access.

APA

South African Institute of International Affairs (2023). Bridge or Cul-de-Sac: The Role of Africa's Natural Gas Resources in the Green Transition. https://saiia.org.za/research/bridge-or-cul-de-sac-the-role-of-africas-natural-gas-resources-in-the-green-transition/

Chicago

South African Institute of International Affairs. Bridge or Cul-de-Sac: The Role of Africa's Natural Gas Resources in the Green Transition. 2023. https://saiia.org.za/research/bridge-or-cul-de-sac-the-role-of-africas-natural-gas-resources-in-the-green-transition/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{southafricaninstituteofinternationalaffairs2023bridge, author = {{South African Institute of International Affairs}}, title = {{Bridge or Cul-de-Sac: The Role of Africa's Natural Gas Resources in the Green Transition}}, institution = {South African Institute of International Affairs}, year = {2023}, month = jun, url = {https://saiia.org.za/research/bridge-or-cul-de-sac-the-role-of-africas-natural-gas-resources-in-the-green-transition/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }