DATA FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE: CLIMATE COLONIALISM IN AFRICA THROUGH NUMBERS AND PERSPECTIVES

 About the Book

This book is written to engage readers seeking to understand the implications of climate change for Africa and the world. More importantly, it aims to spark deeper conversations around climate justice—moving beyond the familiar narrative that Africa is disproportionately affected and deserves more attention. While this narrative is valid and essential for climate justice advocacy, it does not fully address the deeper questions surrounding the political economy of climate change. This book, therefore, speaks directly to climate justice activists, advocates, campaigners, researchers, and organizations about what energy transition and worsening climate conditions mean for economies in the Global South, particularly Africa.

There are many ways to stimulate these discussions. We believe that empirical data and its analysis are among the most powerful tools for meaningful engagement on climate justice and the political economy of climate change. Newcomers to the climate justice movement will find this book helpful for grasping foundational concepts, while seasoned campaigners and activists will discover valuable insights to deepen their advocacy. Researchers and organizations will find new directions for expanding knowledge and identifying fresh areas for engagement.