Four African climate innovators have been named as winners at the 2021's prestigious Ashden awards on Thursday at the global climate summit, COP26 in Glasgow, in the United Kingdom.

Three more of the continent's low carbon pioneers were announced as runners up.   

The Ashden Awards honour pioneering organisations from the UK and low-income countries lowering carbon emissions and building a fairer world.

World leaders and international organisations are gathering in Glasgow from November 1-13 to agree on a global plan for tackling the climate crisis. 

More from Harriet Lamb, the Chief Executive Officer of the London-based charity organization, Ashden…