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Speech delivered by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President, African Development Bank Group - Launch of the Africa Business Leaders Coalition - COP 27, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt - 9 November 2022

· Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group (International)

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· Akinwumi Adesina Wiki · African Development Bank Group WikiSpeech delivered by Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President, African Development Bank Group - Launch of the Africa Business Leaders Coalition - COP 27, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt - 9 November 2022

ContextSpeech at COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh launching the Africa Business Leaders Coalition; the African Development Bank finances Africa's development and wants business engaged on climate.

Why it mattersAdesina wants African companies to become part of the climate solution.

Problems raised
  1. Businesses contribute to emissions.
  2. Private sector climate action is limited.
  3. Africa needs green growth.
Solutions proposed
  1. Launch a coalition of African business leaders.
  2. Make businesses part of the climate solution.
  3. Promote green investment.
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