{"id":60053151,"date":"2024-10-02T14:36:12","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T13:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dialogue.earth\/?p=60053151"},"modified":"2024-10-10T10:27:45","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T09:27:45","slug":"roundtable-what-the-china-africa-forum-means-for-clean-energy-in-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dialogue.earth\/en\/energy\/roundtable-what-the-china-africa-forum-means-for-clean-energy-in-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Roundtable: What the China-Africa forum means for clean energy in Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Over 50 African heads of state gathered in Beijing on 4-6 September for the 9th Forum on China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). As per tradition, the triennial meeting concluded with an action plan<\/a> and a declaration<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The plan covered issues ranging from infrastructure and health to trade and security, reflecting the ever-broadening scope of the relationship. Present throughout were pledges to strengthen cooperation on climate change and, in particular, renewable and clean energy, themes prominent in the relationship since the last Forum in Dakar in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We asked four experts what signals they think the FOCAC sent for cooperation on energy, decarbonisation and \u201cgreen\u201d industries \u2013 and what we can expect to see from the relationship over the coming three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Fikayo<\/div>
Image courtesy of Fikayo Akeredolu<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Fikayo Akeredolu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Doctoral researcher in politics at Oxford University, focusing on China-Africa relations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Beijing Action Plan and Xi Jinping\u2019s keynote speech<\/a> suggest a strategic shift in China-Africa energy cooperation. Unlike the 2021 Dakar Action Plan, which explicitly mentioned oil and gas exploration, the Beijing plan focuses on renewable-energy cooperation, upgrading coal-fired power stations, and implementing a \u201cspecial project of clean-energy power supply.\u201d This signals a move away from traditional fossil-fuel projects toward ones based on sustainable energy sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the next three years, we will likely see a stronger emphasis on renewables projects, such as solar, wind, and hydropower, with China increasing investments in infrastructure and providing technical expertise to African countries. Xi Jinping\u2019s announcement in his keynote that \u201cChina is ready to launch 30 new clean-energy projects in Africa\u201d reflects a concrete commitment to expanding the use of green energy in Africa. This could involve diverse initiatives, from local solar and wind projects to regional power grids. Additionally, exploring cooperation on nuclear technology, as mentioned in the action plan, presents an opportunity for Africa to diversify its energy mix, offering a reliable, low-carbon alternative, depending on local regulatory environments and political acceptance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This pivot towards renewable energy strengthens China\u2019s role as a key partner in Africa\u2019s sustainable development and supports global climate goals. The expected developments include increased Chinese investments, technology transfer, capacity building, and potential pilot projects in nuclear energy, all of which would enhance energy security and reduce emissions. This strategic shift aligns with China\u2019s international climate commitments as well as Africa\u2019s energy-transition needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Eliud<\/div>
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Eliud Kibii<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Foreign affairs analyst and journalist from Kenya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the 24 years since the first FOCAC, China and African states have met regularly to raise their priorities and follow up on commitments made at previous meetings. This year, 53 African states attended the FOCAC, as well as the chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While that there was no specific declaration on climate change, as there was at the last FOCAC in Dakar, I believe China and Africa will and have to continue building on cooperation in climate-change mitigation, adaptation, financing and loss and damage \u2013 multilaterally and bilaterally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FOCAC is itself premised on supporting economy and development. And the impacts of climate change in Africa are hurting economic growth, development, agriculture, blue economy, health, and leading to resource conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The joint declaration<\/a> saw China and the African states commit to the Global Development Initiative (GDI), a multilateral development initiative introduced by President Xi in 2021 to build on the UN sustainable development goals and achieve \u201cstronger, greener and healthier global development\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Kenya, the Export-Import Bank of China has financed east and central Africa\u2019s largest grid-connected solar power plant \u2013 the 55 MW Garissa Solar Power Plant \u2013 built by a Chinese company. I expect such investments and cooperation to continue with other African states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Indeed, in the joint declaration, China committed to supporting African countries in better utilising renewable energy and promised to further expand investment in Africa in \u201cenergy-efficient technologies, new and high-tech industries, green and low-carbon industries and other low-emission projects\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also expect further cooperation through the African Union\u2019s Agenda 2063: Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan<\/a> (2024-2033). One of its seven objectives is to \u201cstrengthen resilience of economies and communities against the effects of climate change\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notably, the FOCAC joint declaration condemned the European Union\u2019s carbon tariff<\/a> known as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. It cited CBAM as an example of \u201cunilateralism and protectionism\u201d adopted by some developed countries \u201cunder the pretext of addressing climate change and protecting the environment\u201d. Such measures \u201cinfringe on the right to sustainable development of developing countries\u201d, it stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the CBAM negatively impacts China\u2019s terms of trade, the president of the African Development Bank had warned at last year\u2019s COP28 that it could also see Africa lose USD 25 billion per year. China and Africa\u2019s convergence on this injustice provides a platform for collaboration to protect their respective interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Lina<\/div>
Image courtesy of Lina Benabdallah<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Lina Benabdallah<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Associate professor of politics and international affairs, Wake Forest University<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The announcement to launch 30 laboratories for clean-energy research is notable. If successful, the labs are poised to contribute to technology and skills transfers in the clean-energy sector, which is something African leaders have been negotiating with various partners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Green energy cooperation is in the interests of both the African and Chinese sides. We are likely to see more green-energy cooperation including in developing hydro and wind energy sources. We also expect to see more investments in energy-efficient technology, low-carbon-emission projects, solar-panel production, green-mineral processing, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Christian-Geraud<\/div>
Image courtesy of Christian-Geraud Neema Byamungua<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Christian-Geraud Neema Byamungua <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Africa editor, China-Global South Project<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Beijing Action Plan is not short on commitments related to climate change. There is the promise to \u201cimplement 30 clean energy and green development projects\u201d, and to set up a \u201cspecial fund for China-Africa green industrial chain\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is another to strengthen the China-Africa Environmental Cooperation Centre, established in 2020, and the China-Africa Marine Science and Blue Economy Cooperation Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So we have a lot to hope for, but it will depend on Africa and China’s determination to make sure the commitments are respected. The question is, how serious is Africa about making sure that China follows through on them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2023, there was USD 290 million<\/a> worth of Chinese loans to green-energy projects in Africa \u2013 a hydro power plant in Madagascar and a solar power plant in Burkina Faso. There was also a loan for electrification of an industrial park in Uganda. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We should be expecting more of those kinds of green projects to take shape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I believe that the next three years should be really interesting for the continent in terms of climate-change initiatives and investment coming from China.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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