For decades, political elites have neglected environmental challenges in their pursuit of power at a grave cost. With all eyes on COP28, there is an opportunity for Libya to commit to prioritising climate change, writes Malak Altaeb. They stand as a glaring testimony to the longstanding negligence of Libya's elites toward environmental challenges and the imminent threat of climate change. Local initiatives and even grassroots movements have consistently underscored the need for Libya to prioritise and address its environmental challenges. In light of the undeniable evidence of mismanagement and neglect of mounting environmental challenges, Libya must acknowledge its environmental challenges and commit to a robust action plan.

Source: Libya Today November 27, 2023 13:52 UTC