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Introduction Yogesh Vyas Head, PSDU Nairobi / 19 June 2006 1 Energy in Africa Nairobi / 19 June 2006 2 Energy and development nexus • Energy is central to all developmental interventions • Energy is a pre-requisite for poverty alleviation and attainment of the MDGs • The poor are forced to pay a higher price for their energy. The price is paid in form of: – – – – Human time and labour Economic cost Health costs (mainly indoor air pollution), and Social and gender impact of energy services. Nairobi / 19 June 2006 3 Climate Change effects and impacts 1990 CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion and land-use change Africa is not a major contributor to GHG emissions. Largest share of Africa’s contribution is from land use change and not from energy consumption Nairobi / 19 June 2006 4 Climate Change effects and impacts Nairobi / 19 June 2006 5 Climate Change effects and impacts Nairobi / 19 June 2006 6 Climate Change effects and impacts • • • • • • • • More severe droughts Desertification Changing eco systems Reduced crop yields Flooding and storms Increased vector diseases Rising sea level Etc. Nairobi / 19 June 2006 7