At the World Leaders Climate Action Summit in Baku, African leaders urged wealthier nations to honor funding commitments for climate action, stressing they cannot meet goals alone.
Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo emphasized Africa’s need for accessible financing without unsustainable debt, highlighting Ghana’s reforestation efforts and plans to cut emissions, requiring $10-15 billion.
Despite challenges, Ghana has raised $800 million through carbon credits with Switzerland and Sweden.
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa described El Niño-induced droughts devastating his country, calling for urgent global action.
Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbe stressed Africa’s severe climate impact despite its low emissions, urging leaders to go “beyond promises to action.”
The leaders reiterated that equitable funding and international cooperation are essential to addressing climate change.
