African climate innovators dominate global climate prize at COP26
Four African climate innovators were named as winners at 2021's presigious Ashden Awards held on November 4 at the global climate summit COP26 in Glasgow, UK. Three more of the continent’s low carbon pioneers were announced as runners up.
The Ashden Awards honour pioneering organisations from the UK and low-income countries lowering carbon emissions and building a fairer world.
World leaders and international organisations are gathering in Glasgow from November 1 to 13 to agree a global plan for tackling the climate crisis.
The key note speech at the awards ceremony was given by Costa Rican President, Carlos Alvarado, who said:
“We share the conviction that sustainable development goes hand in hand with economic growth, as well as a deep commitment to decarbonization and to promote nat...