Declaration of the African Caravans for Climate Justice ahead of COP 27

The Declaration of the African Caravans for Climate Justice argues that colonialism is a primary driver of climate change and calls for a transition from debt-based climate finance to grants. It demands that wealthy nations meet the $100 billion annual pledge, establish a dedicated loss and damage financing mechanism, and halt new investments in fossil fuels and nuclear power. The document emphasizes the need for peasant agroecology, community land security, and the meaningful inclusion of women and youth in climate governance.

• The document asserts that colonialism is a primary driver of climate change and that addressing inequalities in resource access and decision-making is critical for achieving climate and gender justice.
• Current climate finance is criticized for being over-reported and overly reliant on debt instruments, which increase the financial burden on African countries and allow polluters to use carbon offsets for greenwashing.
• The declaration calls for a shift toward grant-based adaptation financing, specifically urging multilateral donors like the World Bank, IFAD, and the Green Climate Fund to move away from non-concessional lending for Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
• Specific demands for wealthy states include meeting the $100 billion annual target, creating a sovereign debt relief mechanism, and immediately stopping new investments in nuclear power and fossil fuels.
• The document advocates for a transition to peasant agroecology and the protection of community land and watersheds to ensure food and water security, particularly for women and girls.

APA

Natural Justice (n.d.). Declaration of the African Caravans for Climate Justice ahead of COP 27. https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/EN-decalaration-caravane.pdf

Chicago

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@misc{naturaljusticenddeclaration, author = {{Natural Justice}}, title = {{Declaration of the African Caravans for Climate Justice ahead of COP 27}}, publisher = {Natural Justice}, url = {https://naturaljustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/EN-decalaration-caravane.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }