Vice President Dr Philip Mpango has urged African leaders to present a unified front in securing climate finance, stressing the importance of collective action to confront the growing threats posed by climate change.
The message was delivered here yesterday on his behalf by Zanzibar Second Vice President, Hemed Suleiman Abdulla to delegates at the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) meeting where representatives from 54 African nations convene for a three-day summit to strategize on climate action and financing mechanisms.
Dr Mpango called on participants to prioritize Africa’s unique challenges and opportunities in their discussions, and to develop coordinated strategies that will help the continent adapt to and mitigate climate impacts.
“This meeting is vital for Tanzania and the entire continent,” he said. “Among key issues is the expansion of access to clean cooking energy, with a goal of connecting over 300 million Africans to sustainable energy solutions by 2030.”