Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Antonio Guterres, said, “no country is spared from the effects of climate disasters”, adding, “they kill people everywhere”.
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| ‘COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan – UN Climate Change Conference’ |
The UN Chief said, “climate crisis is hitting Africa hard, despite minimal emissions.”
Guterres continued, “Africa can become a green energy powerhouse”, and charged COP 29 to “deliver a new ambitious climate finance goal that sees a surge in funds for #ClimateAction”.
COP 29 is ongoing in Baku, Azerbaijan; it started on Monday 11 November, 2024 and will conclude on Friday 22 November, 2024.
According to Guterres: “Now is the time for climate ambition & transparency.
Not greenwashing.
Now is the time to fast-track.
Not backtrack.
The future of humanity is at stake.
#ClimateAction cannot be optional.
“Despite minimal emissions from Africa, the climate crisis is hitting the continent hard.
But Africa can become a green energy powerhouse – driving industrialization and prosperity for the African people.
“No country is spared from the effects of climate disasters.
They kill people – everywhere.
In a global economy, supply chain shocks raise costs – everywhere.
Decimated harvests push up food prices – everywhere.
Destroyed homes increase insurance premiums – everywhere.
We need #ClimateAction – everywhere.
” #COP29 “
