The focus of this chapter is to determine the manner in which Aid for Trade projects and programmes can assist countries in southern and eastern Africa to mitigate and adapt to the impact of climate change in moving to a green economy by focusing on green growth and sustainable development. First, a brief overview of Africa’s climate change vulnerabilities on the regional and sectoral level is provided to establish the urgent necessity for a transition to a green economy. Due to their critical importance for economic growth, development and trade in Africa, the sectors focused on are agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture, and tourism. Second, the chapter focuses on the important contribution of a green economy in generating economic and environmental benefits for African economies. Third, the concept and categories of Aid for Trade are outlined, and the flow of Aid for Trade commitments and disbursements to African countries is analysed. Fourth, the links between Aid for Trade initiatives and the green economy are established to determine the role of current and future Aid for Trade programmes and projects in assisting African countries to refocus policies and strategies on green growth and sustainable development. Although Aid for Trade has been utilised to facilitate green development projects in many African countries, these have been negligible when compared to total Aid for Trade flows. Last, the chapter highlights some of the challenges faced by countries in southern and eastern Africa in moving to a green economy.
