'The urgency of the climate crisis cannot be understated, particularly here in Africa, which is the region most vulnerable to climate impacts,' says 350's ninteretse as activists rally for climate action and justice across the continent. FridaysForFu...
"The urgency of the climate crisis cannot be understated, particularly here in Africa, which is the region most vulnerable to climate impacts. It is thus concerning that instead of funding a much-needed just transition in Africa, nations in the European Union are turning their gaze to Africa to meet their gas needs," 350Africa.
Edmund Mumbere, a Ugandan activist, said that"as the communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis, we have to hold governments, corporations, financial institutions, and policymakers to account for the harmful practices that are devastating our communities." "This is why we have been resisting fossil fuel projects, which should not have a place in the future of our continent, or the world," he added."As climate impacts are projected to worsen, as seen with the recent severe flooding in Uganda, there's a great need for financing to be redirected into renewable energy to support a just transition in Africa."
Friday's protests took place three days before hundreds of young climate activists from across the Global South are set to kick off a weeklong"The least responsible nations and communities are suffering the most from the impacts of the climate emergency, which is further deepening historical injustices," Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa regional campaigns manager Ahmed El Droubi"In November, world leaders will be making decisions in Egypt, which will affect the future...
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