COP31: African negotiators target tripled adaptation finance and Green Climate Fund replenishment
The African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change (AGN) is placing climate adaptation finance at the forefront of its agenda as the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) opens in Antalya, Turkey, on November 9.
The African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change (AGN) is making climate adaptation finance a central focus as the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) commences in Antalya, Turkey, on November 9. AGN Chair, Nana Dr. Antwi-Boasiako Amoah, emphasized the importance of establishing a strong foundation for COP32, which will be hosted in Ethiopia under the title "African COP."
Acknowledging the 11 years of effort invested by African nations in constructing operational structures to support climate action, Amoah highlighted the ongoing challenges in funding and executing National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) due to financial constraints. AGN members are advocating for a tripling of adaptation finance and the replenishment of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), which is crucial for sustainable action in African countries.
Despite the 2019 commitment from developed nations to mobilize $300 billion annually by 2035 for climate finance, no detailed plan with milestones outlining the delivery of that money has been agreed upon. AGN is also pushing for a just transition mechanism that addresses energy poverty and worker needs while ensuring equitable use of natural resources for developing countries.
As part of their strategy to maintain future participation, the AGN is investing in the development of young Africans to contribute meaningfully to the negotiation process post-retirement of current leaders. The AGN has further launched its official website (https://agnonclimatechange.org/) to provide easy access to information regarding their activities.
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