African forests and global net-zero transitions

Michael Addaney, Samuel Nana Safo Kantanka and Rachel Yeboah Nketiah

Chapter 2 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Energy Economics, 2025, pp 7-13 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This entry discusses the pivotal role of African forests in achieving global net-zero emissions. Highlighting Africa's diverse and carbon-rich forests, the authors emphasise their vital function as carbon sinks, absorbing and storing carbon dioxide. The paper identifies significant threats to these forests, including deforestation, land-use changes, and climate change, which undermine their ability to sequester carbon. It advocates for forest conservation, sustainable management, and restoration as cost-effective carbon mitigation strategies. The authors argue that protecting these forests not only aids in carbon sequestration but also offers immense social, environmental, and economic benefits. They call for enhanced international cooperation, robust policies, and financial mechanisms like REDD+ to support these efforts. By leveraging Africa's forest resources, global climate goals can be advanced, promoting a sustainable and low-carbon future.

Keywords: Carbon Sequestration; Deforestation; Sustainable Management; Net-Zero Emissions; Climate Change Mitigation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781035310364
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