As part of the work of the 27th United Nations Climate Conference (COP27), Egypt and about 100 partners, including the African Development Bank (AfDB), have published a document on fair climate finance. The Sharm el-Sheikh Guide to Fair Climate Finance, launched on 11 November 2022, aims to help turn promises into action and strengthen the African continent’s drive for sustainable development.
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COP27 in Africa, “COP27 in Africa, « no further reprieve from climate injustice”
The African Climate Week, one of the preparatory meetings for the 27th United Nations Climate Conference (COP27), opened on Monday 29 August 2022 in Libreville, Gabon. In the presence of a thousand representatives of governments, international organisations, NGOs and the private sector from all over the continent, the Egyptian Foreign Minister and President of COP27 denounced the climate injustice suffered by Africa. « There will be no reprieve or plan B at COP27, » warned Sameh Choukri.
AFRIQUE : la BAD milite pour des DTS destinés à la résilience climatique
La Banque africaine de développement (BAD) multiplie des démarches pour un renforcement de la finance climatique en Afrique. Après avoir estimé à 1600 milliards de dollars, les besoins financiers de l’Afrique pour faire face aux effets du changement climatique d’ici à 2030, la BAD invite le Fonds monétaire international (FMI), à accorder au continent, un nouveau type de droit de tirages spéciaux (DTS) destiné à la résilience climatique.
COP27: the rendezvous of climate finance in Africa?
The 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), which takes place from 7 to 11 November 2022 in Egypt, will be decisive for climate finance in Africa. A recent report by the African Development Bank (AfDB) indicates that Africa needs at least USD 1.3 trillion by 2030 to adequately respond to climate change.
COP27: the rendezvous of climate finance in Africa?
The 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), which takes place from 7 to 11 November 2022 in Egypt, will be decisive for climate finance in Africa. A recent report by the African Development Bank (AfDB) indicates that Africa needs at least USD 1.3 trillion by 2030 to adequately respond to climate change.