China, Africa, and Food Security

Yale University hosted a Summer Institute titled "Global Challenges: Climate Change and Food Security" in New Haven the week of 6 July 2015.  I presented a paper on  "China, Africa and Food Security" on 8 July.  The paper summarizes the food security relationship between China and Africa in terms of aid, investment, and trade.  It also looks at the likely impact of climate change on African agriculture. 

Seizing Africa's Energy and Climate Opportunities

The Africa Progress Panel has just released a major report titled "Power People Planet: Seizing Africa's Energy and Climate Opportunities."  It explores the link between energy, poverty, and climate change.  It documents the risks that would come with a business-as-usual approach.  More important, it highlights the opportunities for African leaders both at home and on the world stage.  The message of the report is that Africa can lead the world on climate-resilient, low-carbon development.