African Climate Voices: A Call for Urgent Action(PART ONE)
Climate leaders from across the globe gathered in New York City to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time—mobilizing climate finance for developing nations like Nigeria and others.
Among the key figures at the event was Nigerian climate advocate Tariye Gbadegesin, who emphasized the need to secure sustainable financing for climate action, particularly in underdeveloped regions.
Joining an esteemed panel of world leaders, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Brazil’s Minister of Development and Social Assistance Wellington Dias, Gbadegesin stressed that doubling funding for climate adaptation by 2025 is crucial to achieving a cleaner and more sustainable world. This call aligns with Secretary-General Guterres’ push for innovative methods to deploy climate finance effectively, particularly in vulnerable communities.
During the session, Secretary-General Guterres called for a significant increase in adaptation financing, stating, “The current efforts are insufficient, and time is running out.” The push for doubling climate adaptation funding is essential to combat the escalating effects of climate change, especially in regions that lack the infrastructure and resources to cope with emerging crises such as flooding and drought.
With key figures like Haiti’s Prime Minister Garry Conille and representatives from Brazil and Africa in attendance, the event reinforced the need for global collaboration in addressing climate change while advancing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The session not only highlighted the importance of investing in women and marginalized communities but also urged global leaders to support innovative solutions that can bridge the financing gap.
Climate Week NYC serves as a reminder that the world must act swiftly to achieve climate resilience and sustainability—because the future of vulnerable communities depends on it.
