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African Civil Society Common Position on Climate Adaptation and Loss & Damage

Every COP since 2023, African Civil Society collates a common position paper on Climate Adaptation that houses the movements demands for that years COP with reflections from the preceding COP. 

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Common Position on Climate Adaptation and Loss & Damage for COP29

The African Civil Society Common Position on Climate Adaptation and Loss & Damage for COP29 is an urgent call to prioritise Africa's adaptation needs in the global climate discourse.  

 

While COP28 marked progress with the loss and damage fund, tangible advances in adaptation and climate finance were lacking. Post-COP28 discussions, including the Paris Climate Finance Summit, have fallen short, particularly on vital issues like finance, gender equity, and agriculture for Africa. Disputes persist around Loss and Damage funding, governance, and eligibility, casting uncertainty on COP29 outcomes. 

 

COP29 provides a pivotal moment in acknowledging Africa’s distinct climate challenges and ushering in transformative commitments. African civil society groups have drafted this common position paper. It calls for placing a strong emphasis on adaptation and Loss & Damage as top priorities, with seven key areas to watch at COP28.

Common Position on Climate Adaptation and Loss & Damage for COP28

The African Civil Society Common Position on Climate Adaptation and Loss & Damage for COP28 is an urgent call to prioritise Africa's adaptation needs in the global climate discourse.  

 

While COP27 marked progress with the loss and damage fund, tangible advances in adaptation and climate finance were lacking. Post-COP27 discussions, including the Paris Climate Finance Summit, have fallen short, particularly on vital issues like finance, gender equity, and agriculture for Africa. Disputes persist around Loss and Damage funding, governance, and eligibility, casting uncertainty on COP28 outcomes. 

 

COP28 provides a pivotal moment in acknowledging Africa’s distinct climate challenges and ushering in transformative commitments. African civil society groups have drafted this common position paper. It calls for placing a strong emphasis on adaptation and Loss & Damage as top priorities, with seven key areas to watch at COP28.

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