UN chief says Africa could be heart of renewable energy
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres says renewable energy could be the African miracle.
"We must all work together for Africa to become a renewable energy superpower, just as the injustice of climate change here in Africa. I am convinced Africa can be at the heart of a renewable future."
Guterres spoke at the African Climate Summit in Nairobi on Tuesday.
He said the continent accounts for less than 4% of global emissions but suffers some of the worst effects of rising global temperatures.
The secretary-general said Africa is home to 30% of the mineral reserves that are critical to renewable and low-carbon technologies.
"Africa is home to 60% of the world's best solar resources but only two of global investment in renewable energy over the last two decades.
"Now is the time to bring together African countries with developed countries financial institutions and technological companies to great an African renewable energy alliance."
