This study assesses the potential for establishing a sustainable and climate-resilient African economy, post-COVID-19, focusing on Kenya, South Africa, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe. Utilising the United Nation's Climate-Positive Action Framework, document analysis, and a systematic literature review, it examines these nations' investment in climate action. Findings reveal a decrease in climate funding during the pandemic, with notable gaps in climate finance, including reallocations away from climate-related ministries and delays in project implementation. This decline in climate action poses risks to sustainability and climate resilience. To mitigate these risks, the study emphasizes the need for frameworks to mobilize external and domestic resources for climate action. Despite ongoing challenges posed by COVID-19, proactive measures are essential to maintain focus on climate action.

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COVID-19 后非洲经济可持续发展和气候适应能力的前景

本研究评估了在新冠肺炎 (COVID-19) 疫情之后建立可持续且具有气候适应能力的非洲经济的潜力，重点关注肯尼亚、南非、卢旺达和津巴布韦。它利用联合国的气候积极行动框架、文件分析和系统文献综述，审查了这些国家对气候行动的投资。调查结果显示，大流行期间气候资金减少，气候资金存在明显缺口，包括从气候相关部门的重新分配和项目实施的延迟。气候行动的减少给可持续性和气候适应能力带来了风险。为了减轻这些风险，该研究强调需要建立框架来调动外部和国内资源来采取气候行动。尽管 COVID-19 带来了持续的挑战，但积极采取措施对于保持对气候行动的关注至关重要。