Climate ACTION
Delivering growth and development-friendly climate action
Delivering growth and development-friendly climate action for all
meet Our expert lead
YIKE FU
Yike Fu is a Climate Program Manager and China’s Climate Finance Policy Lead at Development Reimagined, specialising in African development, China-Africa relations and development finance. Yike is currently leading DR’s climate action work area, with a specific focus on South-South cooperation. She has also been responsible for leading other areas of work while at DR – including on debt analysis in Africa and beyond, and China-Africa trade and investment logistics and analysis. Prior to her role at DR she worked at the International Finance Corporation and African Union Representational Mission to the US, and she holds a Masters in International Affairs from George Washington University.
what we do
Keeping you informed and prepared for what's next
Policy briefs & research reports
Appraisal & evaluation reports
Enabling you to move forward with confidence
Equipping your team with deep climate competence
Climate training courses and investment facilitation
How we can help you
Sound Strategic Advice
Whether you’re aiming to get more out of your company’s relationship with China, identify and mitigate climate risks, or design and assess a climate-related aid project or investment, we have the experience to help you develop deep, data-driven, and truly sustainable strategic plans. As an independent, African-led consultancy with industry-leading expertise on climate action across Africa and China, we work with private companies, government agencies, and international organizations. Our clients include United Nations agencies, key decision-makers in African and Chinese organizations, European development agencies, and Africa’s top luxury consumer brands.
Evidence-Based Analysis
Backed by rigorous datasets and cutting-edge analytics, our bespoke client reports and presentations simplify seemingly complex topics often misunderstood or merely presented at a surface level. We dig deep to unearth fresh insights on climate and reimagine development. From public health and finance to private sector investment and household-level welfare, we view climate impacts and action through multiple lenses to enhance your climate action project with diverse and informed research.
BROWSE OUR WORK ON CLIMATE ACTION
Report: Africa-China Cooperation on Critical Minerals: Centering Africa’s Development in a Global Race
[20 November 2024] – On African Industrialization Day, Development Reimagined proudly launches its latest report, “Africa-China Cooperation on Critical Minerals: Centering Africa’s Development in a
Development Reimagined Joins China-Africa Partnership for Sustainable Investment in Renewable Energy
October 24, Qingdao, China – Development Reimagined (DR) was invited to participate in a side forum of the Third Belt and Road Energy Ministerial Conference,
Infographic: How much could China contribute to the Nairobi Declaration 300GW Renewable Energy targets by 2030?
Counting down to the 9th FOCAC and the 3rd year since China and Africa’s Declarations on Combating Climate Change were agreed upon, actions to further
Speech: New Directions in China-Africa Green and Low-Carbon Cooperation
Remarks as delivered by Development Reimagined CEO Hannah Ryder during the FOCAC Dialogue on Environment & Climate Change – “Sino-African Cooperation on Green and Low-Carbon Development:
Policy Brief: Transforming Africa into a Solar PV Manufacturing Hub with China – can it be done?
Beijing, China – Development Reimagined is proud to announce the release of a pivotal discussion paper, “Transforming Africa into a Photovoltaic Manufacturing Hub with China’s
Expert View: China-Africa Climate Action Tracker (May 2024)
With FOCAC 9 a few months away, it’s time to reflect on the climate projects delivered after the China-Africa Climate Declarations signed during FOCAC 8.
Database: Tracking China Africa Climate Actions since FOCAC 8
Development Reimagined’s China Africa Climate Action Tracker is an interactive database tracing China’s climate footprint in African countries since the announcement of the China-Africa Climate
Infographic: Why do some African countries import electricity?
In November 2023, news of a company operating “power” ships that send electricity to African and other countries hit the headlines – as the firm
Briefings: Where are Africa’s top 5 destinations for Chinese Renewable Investment?
If you are looking to understand or invest in large scale renewable energy on the African continent, look no further! Today, Development Reimagined has launched
Database: Understanding the progress of China-Africa climate actions since FOCAC 8
Since the announcement of the China-Africa Climate Declaration during the 8th FOCAC in November 2021, there has been a surge in efforts to comprehensively document
Infographic: Africa’s Huge Solar Power Potential
COP28 brought the world together to take joint actions to address the risk of global climate change, promote the global energy transition, and ensure energy
Infographic: Africa’s Amazing Wind Power Potential
As the world converges at COP28 to address the pressing challenges of climate change, it is imperative to underscore the untapped renewable energy potential within
Report: How to unleash Africa’s Untapped Potential for Environmental Goods Manufacturing?
On Africa Industrialisation Day, celebrated on November 20th every year, Development Reimagined is proud to release its latest report, “Unleash Africa’s Untapped Potential on Environmental
Infographic: What is Africa’s untapped potential for Environmental Goods Manufacturing?
As the world accelerates actions against climate change, embedding environmental and climate perspectives in industrialisation is becoming increasingly crucial – and this extends to Africa.
Report: Financing Reparations and Loss and Damage – What are the Options?
A new report by The Advocacy Team and Development Reimagined reveals some of the financing options for reparations and makes recommendations on the most ideal
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