AfDB Holds Global North Accountable Over $100bn Africa Climate Pledge

AfDB Holds Global North Accountable Over $100bn Africa Climate Pledge

Author: Africa Business Radio September 27, 2021 Duration: 17:01
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African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina has reminded developed countries to deliver on their promise of $100 billion per year for climate change in Africa, in view of the urgent need to finance climate adaptation on the continent.
Action to avoid the worst impacts of the climate disaster must start with developed countries making true on their commitment of new, additional and predictable climate finance from a floor of $100 billion per year.

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