COP27 Climate Change Conference: Urgent Action Needed for Africa and the World

Chris Zielinski; Lukoye Atwoli; Gregory Erhabor; Aiah Gbakima; Abraham Haileamlak; Jean-Marie Ntumba; James Kigera; Laurie Laybourn-Langton; Bob Mash; Joy Muhia; Fhumulani Mulaudzi; David Ofori-Adjei; Friday Okonofua; Arash Rashidian; Siaka Sidibé; Abdelmadjid Snouber; James Tumwine; Mohammad Yassien; Paul Yonga; Lilia Zakhama

doi:10.5334/aogh.3988

Abstract

Wealthy nations must step up support for Africa and vulnerable countries in addressing past, present and future impacts of climate change.

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COP27 Climate Change Conference: Urgent Action Needed for Africa and the World

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