Tag: universal energy access


  • Making Universal Energy Access Africa’s Top Climate Priority

    Making Universal Energy Access Africa’s Top Climate Priority

    Introduction: Africa’s Moment in Global Climate Action As COP30 unfolds in Belém, Brazil, Africa faces a defining opportunity to frame climate action through a practical, people-centered lens: universal energy access. This is not merely about lights turning on at night; it is about the catalytic role reliable electricity plays in health, education, economic growth, and…

  • Universal Energy Access: Africa’s Top Climate Priority, Says Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani

    Universal Energy Access: Africa’s Top Climate Priority, Says Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani

    Introduction: Elevating Energy Access on Africa’s Climate Agenda As COP30 unfolds in Belém, Brazil, leaders from governments, finance, and civil society are re-evaluating where urgent action is most needed. Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani, CEO of EnergyInc Advisors, argues that universal energy access must become Africa’s top climate priority. Her perspective blends market insight, policy realism, and an…