If the G–8 is to respond effectively to poverty in Africa, it must address Africa’s vulnerability to climate change, and discard the "business as usual" method of choosing and building energy projects, says the International Rivers Network. G–8 funding should prioritize access to renewable and clean, modern energy services while reducing African energy vulnerabilities to a changing climate. G–8 funding should prioritize projects that are identified through participative and informed processes and meet identified energy needs.