Africa > Foreign exploitation driving fossil fuel exports in developing countries, say NGOs

Foreign exploitation driving fossil fuel exports in developing countries, say NGOs

Published 19:12 on April 15, 2024  /  Last updated at 19:12 on April 15, 2024  / Alejandra Padin-Dujon /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, CBAM, Climate Talks, EMEA, International, Middle East, Other APAC, Paris Article 6, South & Central

Developing countries are stuck in a vicious cycle exporting climate-destructive raw materials like oil and gas, and importing processed goods from wealthier countries, according to panellists speaking on a climate finance webinar Monday, in what may be compromising international emissions reduction goals.
Developing countries are stuck in a vicious cycle exporting climate-destructive raw materials like oil and gas, and importing processed goods from wealthier countries, according to panellists speaking on a climate finance webinar Monday, in what may be compromising international emissions reduction goals.


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