Harnessing Technology in the Circular Economy for Climate Action in Africa

UN Climate Technology Centre and Network


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Abstract: The brief underscores opportunities to harness technology for the CE across several diverse sectors. It is evident that Africa demonstrates a higher proclivity to adopting circular practices and business models as compared to other continents whose infrastructures have already been built without their next life cycles in mind. It is this backdrop that provides Africa with a ‘head-start’ of sorts, and with opportunities it can seize in certain key areas to fulfil CE potential. The sectors presenting the greatest opportunities for Africa are food systems and organic waste, e-waste, plastics, textiles and fashion, bio-waste to feed, and the built environment.

Author:
Christine Mwangi, Gladys Kivati, Grace Mwangi, Mwalya Wambua
Theme/Sector:
Adaptation and Resilience, Africa, Circular Economy, Mitigation
Year
2023

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