The Forum in Davos tries to find ways to spur economic growth and save the environment -- two issues, many say, that cannot be separated. As part of our special series on green growth, CGTN's Uche Okoronkwo spoke to an expert to discover the challenges that African governments face, and possible solutions.

Africa currently accounts for the smallest share of global greenhouse gas emissions. It is at just 3.8% compared to China's whooping 23%. But Climate risk remains a challenge to both its current and future development progress. According to research by the Brookings Institute, in a sample of 30 African countries, two-thirds are warming faster than the world as a whole, a trend expected to continue in coming decades. Experts like Dr. Munang say that the development and integration of key sectors like agriculture and energy would be key to balancing environmental protection with economic prosperity.

DR. RICHARD MUNANG ENVIRONMENT & REGIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE COORDINATOR, UNEP "Ten million Europeans are ... this is happening across the continent today. But it must be brought to scale."

Africa's embrace of renewable energy technologies, such as solar and wind power, is also playing a big part in helping the continent leapfrog older power generation technologies. Small-scale renewable energy is starting to deliver the social and economic advantages of electrification to rural communities.

DR. RICHARD MUNANG ENVIRONMENT & REGIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE COORDINATOR, UNEP "Africa doesn't like ideas, and Africa doesn't like innovation solutions ... but also an investment perspective."

Countries like Ghana, Morocco, Kenya, and South Africa are now integrating climate change issues into their national development planning and implementation across multiple sectors. Ethiopia has developed a Climate Resilient Green Economy Strategy and a climate finance fund within its ministry of finance for climate compatible investment. Experts, however, say that ultimately data will be vital, and the capacity of policymakers to effectively implement and track performance will hinge on the availability, timeliness and quality of data. UO, CGTN.