John,

Holding COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, has sharpened the focus on Africa's role in the fight against global climate change.

While countries across the continent are exceptionally vulnerable to climate disasters, Africa is also home to abundant clean energy potential that could power growth without dirty coal plants.

In our latest COP27 video, Ailun Yang from our Environment program looks at Bloomberg Philanthropies' work to accelerate clean energy in Africa.

In Africa and across the Global South, countries that have done the least to contribute to climate change are now facing some of the greatest risks. One of the most important discussion points at COP27 is how the world can support climate action that is inclusive and beneficial to developing nations.

It's an issue Bloomberg Philanthropies has been working on with partners across Africa. As COP27 began, Mike stood alongside African leaders to share a plan that will help move the world beyond coal, by turbocharging clean energy finance in the Global South.

For more on why Bloomberg Philanthropies is supporting a clean energy transition in Africa and other countries in the Global South, watch the short, 48-second video now:

https://www.bloomberg.org/videos/the-need-for-clean-energy-is-urgent/

With COP27 underway, our Bloomberg Countdown to COP27 tracked 92 climate actions in just 45 days. Take a look now to see all the steps that were taken heading into the UN Climate Conference:

https://www.bloomberg.org/countdowntocop27/

Thanks,

Bloomberg Philanthropies