COP27 Funding Is Meaningless Without The Will To Act

COP27, the first African 'Conference of the Parties' is being hosted in Egypt this year and is particularly important for us as a continent as the event is providing a unique opportunity to shine the spotlight on Africa's climate vulnerability. In some instances it feels as though it's the first time that there is real recognition that a 'Just Transition' – and I mean one that is supported by the global political community through commitments AND actions - is key to Africa's energy transition to renewables and away from fossil fuels.

Africa, the continent least liable for climate change but paying the heaviest price for its impact and the actions of the world's biggest economies, is demanding a seat at the table of this year's event being in a unique position to demonstrate the risks and costs of not acting on climate change. World leaders need to accept that only a material amount of 'loss and damage' financing, international cooperation and, implementation, can