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Africa should boost its economy and environment by processing its own raw materials, says leading environmentalist Wanjira Mathai.

Fiona Harvey reports for The Guardian.
In short:
Key quote:
“There’s a real opportunity in green industrialisation(…) We have to build resilience that is deep, that is anchored in wealth creation.”
— Wanjira Mathai, managing director for Africa and global partnerships at the World Resources Institute.
Why this matters:
Africa's abundant resources have historically fueled the global economy, yet little of the economic benefits from them has remained in the continent. Moving up in the value chain can foster economic independence and environmental sustainability for local communities.
As nations worldwide strive to combat climate change by transitioning to renewable energy, they find themselves grappling with how to avoid repeating the mistakes of 150 years of fossil fuel production.
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