Rachel Dobbs, a climate change writer for The Economist, and John McDermott, the chief Africa correspondent, discuss the urgent need for global cooperation to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. They highlight a new report from the International Energy Agency outlining a radical shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Additionally, the conversation touches on Somaliland's 30-year journey toward sovereignty, exploring its political challenges and aspirations for international recognition, all while deftly navigating complex economic landscapes.
The International Energy Agency has published a report explaining what needs to happen if the world is to get to net zero emissions by 2050. It points to a transition away from fossil fuels on an epic scale. Today Somaliland celebrates its 30th anniversary. It has been a quiet success story in a sea of instability. But what it craves is international recognition as a state. And soaring share prices are normally cause for cheer—unless your computers can’t keep up. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer