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Sub-Saharan Africa's Green Economy Boom: Critical Minerals, Green Hydrogen, and Shifting Investment Landscapes
Environment & Economy
This set of questions explores the dynamic and evolving environmental and economic landscape of Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on emerging trends in critical minerals, green hydrogen, renewable energy investments, climate finance, and the tourism sector, all within the context of climate change.
Sub-Saharan Africa
Green Economy
Critical Minerals
Green Hydrogen
Renewable Energy
Climate Finance
Investment Trends
Environmental News
16 Questions
Hard
Ages 5+
May 26, 2026
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This set of questions explores the dynamic and evolving environmental and economic landscape of Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on emerging trends in critical minerals, green hydrogen, renewable energy investments, climate finance, and the tourism sector, all within the context of climate change. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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1
Which Sub-Saharan African nation is a significant player in the emerging green hydrogen market, with several large-scale projects like the Aman and Nour projects, and an ambitious target for green hydrogen production?
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A
Nigeria
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B
Kenya
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C
Mauritania
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D
Ethiopia
2
In 2023, renewable energy investment in Africa constituted what approximate percentage of the global total, and what is the African Union's target for renewable energy generation by 2030?
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A
1.5%, 200 GW
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B
2.3%, 300 GW
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C
0.8%, 150 GW
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D
3.5%, 400 GW
3
What percentage of adaptation finance in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2023 originated from public sources, and what was the approximate contribution of the private sector to this adaptation funding?
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A
70% public, 30% private
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B
95% public, 5% private
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C
85% public, 15% private
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D
60% public, 40% private
4
Sub-Saharan Africa holds approximately what percentage of the world's proven critical mineral reserves, and what is the projected increase in demand for lithium between 2022 and 2050?
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A
10%, tenfold
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B
30%, double
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C
50%, triple
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D
20%, fivefold
5
Which of the following African countries is identified as a 'front runner' in developing its hydrogen economy, having published hydrogen strategies and initiated project development, according to a 2024 country clustering analysis?
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A
Tanzania
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B
Angola
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C
South Africa
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D
Ghana
6
In 2023, tourism in Africa reached what percentage of pre-COVID-19 international arrival levels, and what is the projected contribution of the tourism sector to the continent's GDP by the end of 2024?
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A
90%, $150 billion
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B
96%, $168 billion
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C
92%, $145 billion
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D
98%, $175 billion
7
The mining sector in Sub-Saharan Africa was valued at over USD 108 billion in 2023, and for the region's 15 most mineral-rich countries, it accounted for what average percentage of GDP in 2021?
8
Despite its vulnerability to climate change, Africa currently captures only what percentage of the global carbon credit industry, which is projected to grow significantly by 2030?
9
What is the primary challenge hindering the rapid scaling up of renewable energy investments in Sub-Saharan Africa, despite its vast potential?
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A
Lack of skilled labor
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B
Limited natural resources
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C
The financing gap
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D
High operational costs
10
According to the IMF, what is the estimated annual adaptation finance needed for Sub-Saharan Africa, and what was the approximate amount of adaptation finance that flowed to the region in 2023?
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A
$51 billion needed, $12.9 billion received
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B
$30 billion needed, $10 billion received
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C
$40 billion needed, $15 billion received
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D
$60 billion needed, $11 billion received
11
In 2023, renewable energy investment in Africa represented 2.3% of the global total. This share is lower than the region's share of global electricity generation, which is approximately what percentage?
12
Which of the following is a key barrier to private sector investment in climate adaptation projects in Africa, making them 'less bankable' for private investors?
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A
High government subsidies
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B
Projects are typically large-scale and highly profitable
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C
Projects tend to be smaller, localized, long-term, and without standard metrics or predictable returns
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D
Lack of demand for adaptation solutions
13
What is the projected impact of climate change on cereal yields in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2050, according to some studies, in terms of percentage decline compared to a scenario without climate change?
14
The Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI) aims to produce how many carbon credits annually by 2030, signaling a significant expansion in the continent's role in climate mitigation markets?
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A
100 million
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B
300 million
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C
500 million
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D
1 billion
15
As of 2023, Africa had approximately how much renewable energy capacity, representing what fraction of the global total?
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A
100 GW, 2.5%
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B
62 GW, 1.6%
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C
80 GW, 2.0%
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D
50 GW, 1.2%
16
Which Sub-Saharan African country is leading in the development of green hydrogen, with a $10 billion project led by Hyphen Hydrogen Energy expected to produce 350,000 tonnes per annum?
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A
South Africa
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B
Kenya
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C
Namibia
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D
Botswana
