Road to COP28: Africa urged to collaborate on climate action

In August this year, Kenya hosted the inaugural African Climate Summit (ACS) that led to the unanimous adoption of the Nairobi declaration.

The declaration was anchored on Africa's potential to decarbonize its economy and harness its renewable energy resources.

The summit also witnessed substantial commitments totaling a remarkable Sh3.4 trillion ($23 billion) for green growth, mitigation, and adaptation efforts to climate change across Africa.

Last year's COP27 held in Egypt resolved to establish and operationalize a loss and damages fund for countries vulnerable to the climate crisis.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres remarked that; "This COP has taken an important step towards justice".

The event also resolved to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) responsible for the climate change effects. To shape the priorities for climate action, countries agreed to fast-track the energy transition and slash emissions before 2030 to limit global warming to 1.5 C (2.7 F).