African Civil Society position- UNFCCC-COP28

This Position is inspired by the struggles waged by people at the frontline of climate crisis – women, youth, indigenous peoples, smallholder farmers, pastoralists, fisher folk, hunters and gatherers, Workers, Trade Unions – whose voices have been obscured by ruthlessly aggressive fossil fuel, carbon-addicted Transnational Corporations and a section of right-wing governments, in-ill-intentioned on self-preservation and capturing the UNFCCC to serve their parochial and capitalist interests. It strongly draws from the latest scientific reports, the IPCC’s 6th Assessment report, UNEP’s 2023 Adaptation Gap Report and Climate finance reports and proclamations. It’s a cumulative consolidation of views, reflections and Statements/Communiques from more than 2000 representatives from diverse backgrounds, who participated in convenings hosted by PACJA and its sectoral-thematic Partners throughout the year, notably

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