Statement by Mr. Abdalla Hamdok Deputy Executive Secretary of ECA: third conference on climate change and development in Africa
Statement by Mr. Abdalla Hamdok Deputy Executive Secretary of ECA at the conference on Climate and Justice. Mr. Hamdok, on his remarks highlighted that, the scientific evidence is telling us that we are heading into dangerous territory. The window of opportunity to avoid dangerous human interference with the climate system is closing, and the risks for increased natural catastrophic impacts for both ecosystems and humankind are growing. As these risks increase, we will be literally shifting the burden of responsibility to vulnerable groups, who deserve a fair shot at a good life and equitable access to sustainable development. Addressing the impacts of climate change clearly evokes questions on climate justice. While Africa’s contribution to the greenhouse gas concentration is the least of all regions, it stands to bear the most severe impacts of climate change. quite important for civil society to actively engage in ensuring that, the fruits of economic development accrue to all in society, and in a manner that is socially inclusive, economically and environmentally sustainable.
| Format: | Speech biblioteca |
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| Language: | eng |
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2013-10
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10855/46918 |
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