As summit delegates gather in Nairobi next week, those from the global north should remember one thing: inaction will cost them more in the end than an immediate concerted effort
Wherever you are in the world, this summer has shown beyond doubt that the climate crisis is manifesting with ever more extreme effects. Soaring temperatures and wildfires across Europe and North America should make it clear to politicians, voters and investors that this crisis affects not just the “developing world” but is a common threat that demands a common response.
For those of us in Africa, there is temptation to ask: “What took you so long?”. We have been experiencing the impact of climate-related droughts, storms, cyclones, flooding and heat for decades now, and have had to show resilience and innovation in our efforts at adaptation. Continue reading...
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