African nations are seeking $1.3 trillion in climate funds as fears grow over Trump’s potential impact on global climate finance commitments

The final countdown to lowering carbon emissions has started, the UN chief said, highlighting three steps that urgently need to be taken

But the European Union’s investment is a fraction of what is needed, and environmentalists are wary of ‘green colonialism’

The European Union will provide grants which will partly go towards state-owned logistics company Transnet This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers