Solheim said operationalization of the center will facilitate transfer of skills, technology and expertise required to tackle threats to ecological sustainability in the world's second largest continent.
"The idea is to establish a platform for transfer of Chinese technology into Africa and also technologies from other parts of the world," said Solheim.
"So if China can help Africa move rapidly into solar, that would be a great opportunity. If China can help Africa manage its waste that is a good opportunity," he added.
The UNEP chief said African countries can tap into electric mobility that has a strong foothold in China to address pollution in their rapidly growing cities.
Solheim noted that the FOCAC summit will provide a platform for African countries to learn from China's concept of ecological civilization and possibly replicate it at home as they embark on their quest to promote environment-friendly economic growth.
"There is a lot China can offer to Africa, to drive green development of this continent. The ecological civilization that started in China can also be embraced by the rest of the world and Africa to lead us into a future where environment and development can co-exist," said Solheim.
He said China's success in protection of pandas and waste management offers valuable lessons to African countries in their bid to strengthen conservation of endangered species and tackle pollution in burgeoning cities.
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