In 2007, the Mo Ibrahim Foundation launched their leadership prize in Kenya. At that time, the skill set for African leaders was very different. Good governance, democracy, and human rights were the main priorities, alongside development. Climate change was not yet a big part of the conversation.Last month, at a Mo Ibrahim Foundation event in Nairobi, the conversation was quite different. Climate change was a central topic of discussion, and it was clear that William Ruto, the president of Kenya, was particularly passionate about combating it. In a candid conversation with Mo Ibrahim, Ruto highlighted the urgent need for global climate investment, and the lack of African voices at global climate talks.President Ruto stressed the fact that African nations are the least responsible for climate change but are disproportionately affected by its consequences. Widespread drought, floods, wildfires, biodiversity loss, land degradation, and desertification have resulted in…
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