Re-Run: Africa’s Energy, Climate, and Economic Needs

This podcast features an interview with Destenie Nock, an expert in energy systems and public policy, discussing the energy and climate challenges facing African nations. The conversation covers Nock's background, her work on energy poverty (including a startup focused on data-driven solutions), and her observations from COP27 in Egypt. Specific examples include the high cost of solar deployment varying across African countries and the need for diverse energy solutions beyond solely wind and solar. The discussion highlights the complexities of balancing decarbonization goals with economic development and energy security, emphasizing the need for context-specific solutions and greater data collection to inform policy decisions. Listeners gain insights into the multifaceted nature of energy justice and sustainable development in Africa.