Africa needs cash, science for new model of green development-leaders

President Uhuru when he arrived at the United Nations Headquarters accompanied by President Marttipele Sirisena of Siri Lanka. He was among the leaders who addressed the fourth United Nations Assembly

African countries must tackle climate change with a new economic model rooted in clean energy, forest protection and technology to support farmers - but they will need more investment and research to make that happen, leaders said on Thursday.

French President Emmanuel Macron, who hosted the “One Planet” climate summit in Nairobi, highlighted the example of West Africa’s Solar Mamas, a group of female engineers who install solar systems in their villages.