Young climate activists from African nations have high demands but low expectations for the U.N. climate conference which begins Sunday in the Egyptian coastal resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.
FILE - Environmental activists take part in a protest calling for the government to take immediate action against climate change in Cape Town, South Africa, Sept. 24, 2022. Young climate activists from African nations have high demands but low expectations for the U.N. climate conference which begins Sunday, Nov. 6, in the Egyptian coastal resort of Sharm el-Sheikh. –
Some youth activists, like Wathuti, say that the continent should be looking to rich nations for massive emissions cuts and for compensation for loss and damage caused by climate catastrophes. Africa is responsible for only 3% to 4% of global emissions despite having 17% of the world’s population but it is more vulnerable than most places as many people, especially those outside urban centers, are less able to adapt.
Hounaidat Abdouroihamane, an activist from the Comoros Islands said Africa should stop relying on developed countries for funding. “The $100 billion promised is no longer enough. There needs to be additional finance," Nakate told the AP, adding there needs to be a separate fund for loss and damage.
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