Tag: Sharm el-Sheikh
COP27: African youth issue list of demands
Top on the list is the demand that climate mobility is reflected in decisions made at COP27, COP28 and beyond. The youth want migration recognized as an adaptation strategy and coping mechanism for youth in climate policies, finance and governance structures going forward.
Youth demand lead roles, funding in drive to fight climate change
On one hand, young people decry that they struggle to be accepted as actors who are coming up with ideas that can change situations, offer solutions and whose voice must be heard especially by those in positions of authority.
Road to ‘African’ COP27: Activists talk tough on climate reparations, injustices
It has emerged the $100 billion climate finance pledge by rich nations – which remains unfulfilled to date -- was political pledge neither based on multilateral negotiations nor the need assessment by developing nations. In reality, experts say, climate vulnerable African nations need at least $1.3...
‘African’ COP27: Why expect highly contentious meeting in Egypt
A recent report by Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) points to escalation of droughts, floods, extreme storms or wildfires, among others that threaten food security and livelihoods of millions of people, as well as harming species and ecosystems across resource-poor countries.
