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At the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, African leaders are pushing for a fair valuation of the continent’s natural riches—spanning vast forests, carbon sequestration capabilities, and ecosystem services.
They are calling on authorities to factor them into the calculation of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This bold move aims to redefine wealth on a global scale by integrating the immense value of Africa’s natural assets into economic frameworks.
In a pivotal communique, African heads of state have cited the invaluable contributions of their ecosystems …