Track: Sustainability

Abstract

The authors of this paper propose strategies and discuss innovations, beyond regulatory policies that will drive future energy systems for Africa, as a way of mitigating climate change and improving energy conservation. The shared effort towards the reduction of Greenhouse Gasses (GHG) during manufacturing and other industrial service operations while trying to meet the global carbon-footprint must conform to specific standards and initiatives, and will also require the optimum use of renewable resources, energy efficient practices, systems, and materials. The global agenda for a sustainable green future from the African perspective is developed annually at the African Carbon Forum (ACF). This exploratory study focuses on the issues raised at the ACF, and the contentions used to draw inferences about the most strategic approach to tackle anthropogenic effects, and temperature rise above 2˚C. Intergovernmental policies on energy management and collaborations on sustainable technologies are critical for achieving the green future. The authors, however, argue that fossil fuel will continue to play an integral part to meet commercial energy demands, at the same time, leveraging on renewables and energy efficiency optimization would facilitate a robust, cost-effective transformation that will bring about a secure and sustainable power sector in a decarbonized ecosystem -Africa.