Advocating for candid discussion and actionable measures at COP28

The African Climate Foundation (ACF) advocates for COP28 to deliver measurable progress for Africa across the Global Stocktake, adaptation, and finance. The ACF emphasizes that emission reduction targets must be paired with climate finance reforms and the preservation of policy space for African development. Key priorities include a robust Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) with quantified targets, the operationalization of a fit-for-purpose Loss and Damage Fund, and the reform of the global financial system to provide affordable finance and debt restructuring. The ACF also warns against unilateral trade measures, such as the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, which it argues threaten Africa's sustainable development goals.

• The ACF argues that new emission reduction targets must be accompanied by climate finance reforms, integrated support packages like Just Energy Transition Partnerships, and the preservation of policy space for African countries to meet both climate and development goals to avoid regressive effects.
• The ACF identifies unilateral trade measures as a threat to Africa's economies and sustainable development goals, specifically citing the impact of the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
• For the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) to be effective for Africa, it must include quantified, time-bound targets to track implementation and support, with specific focus on food systems, agriculture, and biodiversity.
• The ACF supports the reform of the global financial system to ensure more affordable finance and debt restructuring, while maintaining the fiscal sovereignty of developing nations.
• The ACF calls for a Loss and Damage Fund that is 'fit for purpose,' supported by sizable early pledges and firm obligations to ensure its long-term viability.

APA

African Climate Foundation (2023). Advocating for candid discussion and actionable measures at COP28. https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/advocating-for-candid-discussion-and-actionable-measures-at-cop28/

Chicago

African Climate Foundation. Advocating for candid discussion and actionable measures at COP28. 2023. https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/advocating-for-candid-discussion-and-actionable-measures-at-cop28/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{africanclimatefoundation2023advocating, author = {{African Climate Foundation}}, title = {{Advocating for candid discussion and actionable measures at COP28}}, publisher = {African Climate Foundation}, year = {2023}, month = nov, url = {https://africanclimatefoundation.org/blog/advocating-for-candid-discussion-and-actionable-measures-at-cop28/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }