By The EastAfrican More by this AuthorAfrican nations have been urged to do more to fund climate change mitigation even as they wait for developed countries to fulfil their pledges on funding. The Prince promised to spearhead responsible stewardship of the environment and promote research to address environmental degradation and climate change. “Climate change is as important a reason as any for Africa to come together. Let us join forces and invest in innovative technologies to fight and combat climate change and associated challenges towards a better future,” Dr Mpango said. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) notes that Africa is highly vulnerable and adversely impacted by climate change, and that the effects of climate change such as increasing temperatures and sea levels, changing precipitation patterns and more extreme weather threatens human health and safety, food and water security and socio-economic development.

Source: Daily Nation December 09, 2022 04:51 UTC