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No more empty pledges at COP27: We need inclusive action on climate finance October 27, 2022 News Facebook X Pinterest Linkedin Whatsapp Reddit Email BAN KI-MOON / CLIMATE CRISISSelamawit Desta Wubet urges leaders to display political will and ensure inclusive climate finance is delivered at COP27.This blog is the fourth in The Elders’ ‘Beyond Declarations’ Climate Blog Series 2022 and features an introduction by Ban Ki-moon, former UN Secretary-General:“The climate crisis continues to increase the divide between those who have resources and those who do not. As Selamawit Desta Wubet explains, for those living on the frontlines of this emergency there is no more time for empty promises.Selamawit’s call for leaders to act with the needs of the most vulnerable in mind is essential. At COP26, world leaders agreed to double climate adaptation finance by 2025. At COP27 in Egypt, they must agree a roadmap for finance delivery, provide evidence of action taken and be held accountable for commitments made. The landmark commitments of the Paris Agreement on climate change and the Sustainable Development Goals will only be achieved with political will. Selamawit is right, world leaders must urgently step forward and take action.”– Ban Ki-moonThe climate change negotiation process involves 197 countries, the majority of which do not have high emissions or the economic capital to deal with the impacts of the changing climate. After attending nearly ten years of climate change negotiations, I often have a sense of dread as each session comes to a close.As parties are invited for consultation, you can hear in the corridors, ‘oh Brazil is not happy with this’ or that ‘the US did not budge’. This seamless conversation inevitably excludes half of the world, the countries already paying the highest price for the changing climate.So, in addition to having an inclusive process, what can be done to address climate change in a way that responds to the needs of the most vulnerable?The Paris Agreement underlines the intrinsic relationship that climate change actions, responses, and impacts have with equitable access to sustainable development and poverty eradication, and the need to strengthen the global response to climate change within these contexts.COP27 will be held in Egypt on the African continent. Despite being responsible for only 3% of global carbon emissions, the African continent is facing worsening economic conditions and the consequences of the climate crisis from deadly floods to crop failure and frequent droughts. Meanwhile, over 750 million Africans do not have access to electricity, and food insecurity, rising fuel prices, and increased loss and damage endanger lives.So, the question becomes, how do we address poverty eradication in the actions we take to mitigate, adapt or address climate loss and damage? And how can this be addressed at COP27?COP27 is uniquely placed to address these challenges, and stakeholders should be ready to step up and give the most vulnerable people a fair chance of survival. Among the many important topics for negotiations at COP27, a major one is financing for loss and damage. The sixth assessment report of the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on impacts, adaptation, and vulnerability revealed that the magnitude of climate change impact is far greater than previously estimated, and that we are entering an era of loss and damage as hard limits to adaptation are reached.As a country experiences more severe disruptions, it will impact economic output, which takes years to rebuild. Most developing countries are still investing in poverty eradication, addressing inequality, food, energy, water security, healthcare systems and other developmental challenges which in turn delays the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.Dealing with the climate crisis places additional strain on economies that are still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as food and energy crises associated with the Ukraine-Russia conflict. With the increasing number of climate disasters, developing countries’ resources are diverted to humanitarian recovery efforts, delaying attention to climate action as they respond to economic and non-economic losses. We need to keep this in mind as we head to Sharm-El-Sheikh.In Sharm-El-Sheikh, the discussion should not begin with whether or not loss and damage should be on the agenda, nor should we celebrate simply having an agenda item on loss and damage. There has to be a constructive discussion on how we deliver financing to address loss and damage. The Glasgow dialogue on loss and damage would need to deliver a decision to establish a loss and damage finance facility at COP27.The other issue we must address is the issue of adaptation. At COP26, parties decided to double adaptation finance. In Sharm-El-Sheikh we need to make sure that these are not empty promises but promises which are delivered. The world is still reeling from the failed pledge of developed countries to deliver 100 billion USD in climate finance annually by 2020 and we must prevent this from happening again. At this COP, we must ensure that there is a standalone implementation plan for doubling adaptation finance; that will practically assist developing countries in planning their climate actions more effectively.Eradication of poverty should also be at the heart of operationalising the global goal on adaption; the Glasgow/Sharm El Sheikh work programme should be used to advance the adaptation agenda and push for greater adaptation ambition in Egypt and later at COP28.We are all aware that the climate crisis is deeply unfair, with the poorest people in the world bearing the brunt of the consequences. Delivering on the needs of the most vulnerable is a litmus test for our unity. It is also how we demonstrate that this process is inclusive and not just about last-minute huddles where half the world is a spectator, as if we were in a stadium.The COP summit has the potential to be a turning point in addressing Africa’s climate, nature, food, and energy crises – but only if developed countries step forward with political will and funding for action.Selamawit Desta Wubet leads the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) work stream with the Global Centre on Adaptation’s Support Program for the Climate Vulnerable Forum and V20. Selamawit supports the strengthening of the representational, cooperation and partnership of the CVF presidency and leadership group. Previously Selamawit worked with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat’s means of implementation division supporting the intergovernmental negotiations on capacity-building by providing technical and policy advice. She was also a lead climate change negotiator and legal advisor with the Ethiopian government, encompassing both national and international legal issues, including the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement negotiations, and working as the lead advisor on Ethiopia’s ratification of the Paris Agreement.Views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Elders or The Elders Foundation Facebook X Pinterest Linkedin Whatsapp Reddit Email 1 Comment Way to go Selamawit bint Desta bin Wubet!!! You make us all proud. Go get’em tigress!!!!ReplyLeave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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We have employed root FANO’s Organizational Structure Fuels Effective Struggle Strategies The issue of Fano is a matter of great public interest. There are public declarations being made, public discussions taking place, and errors being committed. However, the focus should be on learning Unraveling the Surprise: Kios Man Abiy Ahmed’s Untold Peace Mediation Proposal for Sudan Kios Man Abiy Ahmed has put forward a peace mediation proposal for Sudan, which brings to attention the unexpected elements and difficulties that are part of the process. Delving into the Unexpected: Kiosman Ethiopia Needs Long-Term National Development Plan (Part Twenty, Timeline and Key Milestones) Tsegaye Tegenu, PhD 2024-07-19 The long-term national development plan we are discussing has extensive components: six overarching goals, 38 fundamental pillars, 114 objectives and 342 strategies. 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UN Reports Potential 500 Fatalities in Ethiopia Landslides Amid Ongoing Recovery The Gofa Zone in southern Ethiopia was hit by a devastating landslide due to heavy rainfall, resulting in the burial of several individuals on Sunday night. Tragically, another landslide occurred on Monday,
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Forum for Ethiopian Scholars & Professionals 13th Conference The 13th conference is fast approaching. Enclosed is the preliminary schedule for the upcoming online conference. Your assistance in spreading this information to the public would be highly valued. Instructions for media
Ethiopia Landslides: Tragedy Strikes with 229 Fatalities It is a devastating tragedy. The loss of so many lives in the landslides in southern Ethiopia is heart-wrenching. In a remote, mountainous area, residents were observed using their bare hands to sift
Inside Senator Menendez’s Scandal: Bribes and Egypt’s Opposition to GERD Explained July 23, 2024 – by Mesfin Mekonen Ethiopia: Washington Update Senator Menendez conviction. Good riddance. One of the charges against Senator, soon to be ex-Senator Bob Menendez, was accepting bribes from the
The IMF and World Bank are Complicit in Abiy’s Extravaganza It is disheartening to me and millions of Black Africans that their governments squander resources, commit economic and other crimes with a ;level of unprecedented impunity in the 21st century!! Ethiopia is among them.
Biden has announced his decision to exit the race and throw his support behind Harris Vice President Kamala Harris has already secured important endorsements from senators, House members, and governors. President Biden’s choice to withdraw from the race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris could have a
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Ethiopia Needs Long-Term National Development Plan (Part Twenty-One, Practical Challenges) Tsegaye Tegenu, PhD 2024-07-21 I believe we have thoroughly discussed the conceptual frameworks, models, and principles guiding the overall planning process of the country’s long-term national development plan. We have employed root
FANO’s Organizational Structure Fuels Effective Struggle Strategies The issue of Fano is a matter of great public interest. There are public declarations being made, public discussions taking place, and errors being committed. However, the focus should be on learning
Unraveling the Surprise: Kios Man Abiy Ahmed’s Untold Peace Mediation Proposal for Sudan Kios Man Abiy Ahmed has put forward a peace mediation proposal for Sudan, which brings to attention the unexpected elements and difficulties that are part of the process. Delving into the Unexpected: Kiosman
Ethiopia Needs Long-Term National Development Plan (Part Twenty, Timeline and Key Milestones) Tsegaye Tegenu, PhD 2024-07-19 The long-term national development plan we are discussing has extensive components: six overarching goals, 38 fundamental pillars, 114 objectives and 342 strategies. We need to create a detailed
A New Approach for Lasting Peace in Sudan – OpEd By Arlene Schar and Dr. David Leffler Despite ongoing efforts to resolve tensions and stabilize Sudan, longstanding divisive issues remain largely unresolved, and civil war persists. Achieving a sustainable and lasting peace remains
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The Dangers of Broad Generalizations: The Untold Tales of Courageous Ethiopians from the Tigray Province: A Personal Reflection
The Unraveling Historical Context of Abiy Ahmed Ali: From Fifth Orommuma Lubaship Headman to the New Breed of African Dictator
Ethiopian women played a crucial role in the Second Ethiopian-Italian War as freedom fighters, making significant contributions to the conflict.
Exploring Kenya’s State Visit to the US: A Look Back at Historical Ties Since Haile Selassie’s 1960s Visit