Hey fam, did you catch the latest from Addis Ababa? At the 13th Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa, leaders from the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) and the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) dropped some 🔥 insights. They're calling for a major reboot of global climate action—putting African science & local voices at the center, backed by real, needs-based finance.
Why it matters? 🌏 Africa is facing floods in the Sahel, droughts in Southern Africa, and record heatwaves in the north. Over 110 million people were affected by climate disasters in 2024 alone. Yet, Africa contributes the least to greenhouse gases but receives just 3-4% of global climate finance. It's like running on 1% battery when you need a full charge! ⚡
- Science-led Action: AGN Chair Richard Muyungi insists that local data and research should guide climate strategies—no more relying solely on outside forecasts.
- Fair Finance: Climate funding is a right and a trust builder, not charity. Africa needs nearly $3 trillion by 2030 to hit its goals.
- Inclusive Decision-Making: PACJA's Mithika Mwenda stresses that vulnerable groups—like smallholder farmers and coastal communities—must have a seat at the table.
- Structural Reforms: The international financial architecture must evolve to ensure fair, timely access to the Loss and Damage Fund.
Think of it like getting the latest software update for our climate resilience: when the source code is local, it runs smoother and solves real issues. Whether you're tracking monsoon alerts on your phone in Mumbai or following flood forecasts in Manila, local data is power! 🚀
The conference continues through Sunday, uniting policymakers, researchers, and activists under the theme Empowering Africa's Climate Action with Science, Finance, and Just Transition. With this science-first, finance-smart approach, Africa is ready to level up global climate collaboration. 💪
Stay tuned and share the word: it's time to back science-led solutions and fair funding for all regions—because a stronger Africa means a stronger planet! 🌱🌍
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Africa calls for reframing global climate action with science, finance
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