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
Unlocking Renewable Energy Potential in Africa (2024): Who are Africa’s top 5 destinations for Chinese renewable investment?
Beijing, China – Development Reimagined, a leading consultancy firm specialising in sustainable development, is gearing up to host the first-ever Renewable Energy Briefing. The briefing
Database: Track progress since China-Africa Climate Declarations signed on FOCAC 8
Since the announcement of the China-Africa Climate Declarations during the 8th FOCAC, there has been a surge in efforts to comprehensively document Chinese climate-related projects
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
Event: ACW 23 – Is Manufacturing Environmental Goods a key strategy for African countries to achieve net zero by 2050?
Development Reimagined, in collaboration with the African Climate Foundation (ACF), recently co-hosted a pivotal webinar titled ‘Manufacturing of Environmental Goods – A Key Strategy for
Report: Chinese investment is flowing into climate action overseas – but more can be done!
A new report by Development Reimagined is the first ever attempt at providing an in-depth analysis of Chinese investment into overseas climate funds and to
Event: Green Banking in Africa – the Reality and the Need, Africa Climate Week Panel Discussion
Panellists: Co-hosts: During Africa Climate Week 2022 in Libreville, Gabon – Development Reimagined co-hosted a side event with African Climate Foundation (ACF) and Environmental Defence
Expert view: 5 Takeaways from Africa Climate Week 2022
Overview Our Development Reimagined team joined more than 1,200 delegates at the recent UN Africa Climate Week (ACW) in Libreville, Gabon. Over the course of
Report: Are African governments doing enough with China on climate action?
It’s an often-cited fact that the African continent is particularly vulnerable to the direct and indirect effects of climate change – a vulnerability that has
New Report says Multilateral Development Banks must reform to meet the Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) replaced the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) with the aim of ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring all
Speech: Five Steps for Africans to seize the FOCAC 2021 Opportunity
Speech by Development Reimagined CEO, Hannah Ryder, at the 2nd China and International Development Forum, hosted by CAITEC. Full Speech Below Distinguished guests, Your excellencies,
Report: Agricultural Cooperation Under the FOCAC Umbrella
For the first time in a global context dramatically changed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Forum on China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Ministerial Conference will
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