Analysis: African nations are demanding funding for climate adaptation, but are also looking to capitalize on resource development.
the $8.5-billion move away from coal in South Africa. Meanwhile, Sall has been an outspoken advocate at the conference in Egypt, demanding western leaders come forward with more funding for climate adaptation.Climate compensation added to COP27 negotiationsDeveloping nations have successfully added compensation for past climate damage to the COP27 negotiations, following news that keeping global warming to 1.5 degrees is now very unlikely.
"Let's be clear, we are in favour of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. But we Africans cannot accept that our vital interests are being ignored," he said Tuesday. Africa has been disproportionately affected by climate disasters. We have contributed very little towards greenhouse gas emissions and we are suffering the most."Climate negotiations have always been overlaid with debates about what is a "fair" way to have developing nations move forward.
Those who oppose such development frequently cite four core reasons why African nations shouldn't invest in natural gas.
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