Climate change is the greatest development challenge of our time, threatening progress in the Global South, particularly in Africa.
Africa contributes less than 4% of global emissions but bears a disproportionate burden of the crisis, with climate change costing the continent 3-5% of GDP annually.
The crisis has created new avenues for international cooperation, with Africa's partnership with China taking on renewed significance.
Africa is at the front line of the climate crisis, making cooperation crucial for a sustainable future.
Author's summary: Sino-African partnership enhances global green development.