US-China Differences on Global Warming Pose Dilemma for Africa

 The Institute for Security Studies published on 14 August 2026 a paper titled "US-China Rivalry Puts Africa's Climate Diplomacy to the Test" by Dhesigen Naidoo.

China has been a consistent signatory of the Paris Agreement while the Trump administration withdrew from it during both its first and second iterations.  

The author argues that Africa must maintain a positive climate-action approach while navigating the American anti-climate stance.  US support for fossil fuel-based development has gained momentum, slowing Africa's pathway to low carbon development.

EU, China, Africa Cooperation on Climate Change

The German Development Institute published in 2017 a briefing paper titled "New Opportunities for EU-China-Africa Trilateral Cooperation on Combatting Climate Change." It looks at ways to speed up the implementation of the Paris Agreement with a focus on expanding cooperation in renewable energy.

China, Africa, and Climate Change

Oxfam's Africa-China Dialogue Platform published on 6 July 2017 a summary of recent developments concerning China's collaboration with Africa on climate change titled "African Countries' Engagement with China in Addressing Climate Change."

The summary cites China's support for Africa's climate change challenges while also noting that its support for industrialization in Africa may come result in environmental concerns.