Sub-Saharan Africa needs fair access to global carbon budget

Mar 22, 2021

A view of the Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas Company (NLNG) near Finima village, during an aerial tour by the Royal Dutch Shell company, in Bonny March 22, 2013. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: ENERGY BUSINESS) - GM1E93N11XV01

Natural gas plays an important role in many African economies, including Nigeria (pictured). Image: REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye.

Rose Mutiso

Research Director, Energy for Growth Hub

Katie Auth

Policy Director, Energy for Growth Hub

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