Baku, Azerbaijan – Zambia has called for urgent global action to address the devastating impacts of climate change, which have left millions of its citizens facing food, water, and energy insecurity.
Speaking at the COP29 summit in Baku, Environment Minister Mike Mposha highlighted the country’s severe drought, the worst in 40 years, as a direct consequence of climate change. The crisis has significantly reduced agricultural production and hydropower generation, impacting millions of people.
Mposha emphasized the need for increased financial support from developed nations to help developing countries like Zambia adapt to the effects of climate change. He urged the international community to agree on a new, ambitious collective financial target that aligns with the severity of climate impacts.
Additionally, he called for the completion of the Paris Agreement’s carbon market rulebook and the acceleration of the Loss and Damage Fund to provide financial assistance to vulnerable countries.
The COP29 summit is a crucial platform for global leaders to address the pressing issue of climate change. As the world grapples with the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, international cooperation and financial support are essential to building climate resilience and securing a sustainable future.
