President Akufo-Addo of Ghana has called on world leaders to abandon empty rhetoric and commit to decisive actions in addressing the urgent climate crisis, urging that this year’s COP29 summit must signal a shift from dialogue to real action.
Addressing the World Climate Leaders Summit on Wednesday, November 13, President Akufo-Addo stressed the need for concrete steps to protect vulnerable communities and ecosystems facing increasingly severe threats from climate change.
“We gather here not only as individuals or policymakers but as people bound by a love for our land and environment. Our children’s futures hinge on our decisions, so COP29 must be a shift from dialogue to action,” he declared.
Highlighting the urgency of the climate crisis, Akufo-Addo noted that time is running out to implement solutions capable of safeguarding both lives and ecosystems.
He pressed for the COP29 discussions to prioritize actionable measures rather than superficial conversations.
Climate financing was also a central point in President Akufo-Addo’s remarks.
He called on developed nations to fulfill their financial commitments, which are essential to support green energy transitions globally.
This funding, he argued, is vital for less wealthy nations to meet climate goals and help avert the worst effects of climate change.
The Ghanaian leader’s comments echo a growing sentiment among global leaders and activists that tangible action, particularly from wealthier nations, is needed now more than ever if the international community is to effectively combat climate change.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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