Africa’s natural capital can chart a new development model at Africa Climate Summit

A tree, barn and house are situated near each other

From Saliem Fakir and Monique Atouguia / Mail & Guardian: An African Climate Summit was held looking at nature/natural resources centered conversations, where protecting the climate was upheld as a central necessity.

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