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Post-COVID-19 and African agenda for a green recovery: lessons from the European Union and the United States of America.

Asekomeh, Ayodele; Azubuike, Smith I.; Gershon, Obindah

Authors

Smith I. Azubuike

Obindah Gershon



Contributors

Evans Osabuohien
Editor

Gbadebo Odularu
Editor

Daniel Ufua
Editor

Romanus Osabohien
Editor

Abstract

The concept of a ‘green new deal’ for Africa will provide a joined-up approach to managing the impact of extreme climatic events. In this regard, the United States (US) and the European Union (EU) green deal arrangements offer Africa lessons to consider in a green agenda. By recourse to green theory, which is a critique of existing power structures and nationalistic and political positions concerning climate change, we explore mechanisms for fostering collective action and collaboration through an African green deal. Building on the African Union’s existing agencies and arms, this chapter argues that an African Union Green Deal post–COVID-19 is crucial to achieving sustainable economic growth and development within the continent’s Agenda 2063. The African continent should take advantage of collaboration opportunities within the continent and the European Union, thereby strengthening its financing and governance structures.

Citation

ASEKOMEH, A., AZUBUIKE, S.I. and GERSHON, O. 2022. Post-COVID-19 and African agenda for a green recovery: lessons from the European Union and the United States of America. In Osabuohein, E., Odularu, G., Ufua, D. and Osabohein, R. (eds.). COVID-19 in the African continent: sustainable development and socioeconomic shocks. Bingley: Emerald [online], pages 309-322. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80117-686-620221028

Online Publication Date May 23, 2022
Publication Date Dec 31, 2022
Deposit Date Jul 15, 2022
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Publisher Emerald
Pages 309-322
Book Title COVID-19 in the African continent: sustainable development and socioeconomic shocks
Chapter Number Chapter 20
ISBN 9781801176873
DOI https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80117-686-620221028
Keywords Green theory; Green deal; Post-COVID-19; Supranational collaboration; Governance; Sustainable development
Public URL https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/1713148

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