The paper highlights how West Africa, despite its abundant natural resources, youthful population, and rich cultural diversity, remains trapped in a cycle of uncertainty driven by environmental degradation, economic volatility, and socio-political instability. The results show that while uncertainty significantly hampers sustainable development in the region, green financing helps buffer this negative impact by channeling capital into more sustainable initiatives.
These results provide strong empirical support for scaling up green financial instruments as strategic tools to navigate uncertainty and advance sustainability. The key takeaway is that expanding access to and effectiveness of green finance is essential for West Africa to break free from fragility, diversify its economies, and make tangible progress towardturning the tide from vulnerability toward resilience and inclusive growth.