Poorer nations, especially those in Africa, have been hit disproportionately hard by the fallout from climate change, which has aggravated droughts and flooding, despite being least responsible for carbon emissions. “We want a system that is accountable, that holds the emitters who pollute the world to account. But more must be done, including a plan to reduce planet-heating emissions from fossil fuels, said Ruto, who chairs the committee of African leaders on climate change. We cannot be indifferent.”The Kenyan leader said Africa must be treated as a key partner and that the global financial system must be overhauled if any results were to be achieved. The Horn of Africa is one of the regions most vulnerable to climate change, and extreme weather events are occurring with increased frequency and intensity.

Source: Ethiopian News February 20, 2023 01:05 UTC