Advocating for candid discussion and actionable measures at COP28

The African Climate Foundation (ACF) issued a statement outlining its priorities for COP28, calling for equitable progress on the Global Stocktake, adaptation, finance, and loss and damage to ensure that climate actions do not exacerbate Africa's vulnerability or hinder its sustainable development.

• The African Climate Foundation (ACF) views the Global Stocktake as a vital tool for establishing an equitable and implementable pathway for transformative action over the next five years, provided that the cost of adaptation and mitigation burdens are not shifted onto African countries.
• 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 nations to meet both climate and development goals.
• The ACF expresses concern over unilateral trade measures, specifically citing the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, as a threat to the economies and sustainable development goals of Africa and other developing nations.
• Regarding adaptation, the ACF advocates for a Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) featuring quantified, time-bound targets and the inclusion of food systems, agriculture, and biodiversity. To support this, the ACF is promoting country-led national Adaptation and Resilience Investment Platforms (ARIPs) to mobilize sustainable funding for climate and economic resilience.
• The ACF calls for a reform of the global financial system to provide more affordable finance and debt restructuring, alongside the establishment of a 'fit for purpose' Loss and Damage Fund supported by sizable pledges and firm contribution obligations.

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} }