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.

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.