Kenya has reiterated its strong commitment to the African continent’s common position on climate change during the ongoing COP29 conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Forestry, Hon. Aden Duale, accompanied Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, H.E. Musalia Mudavadi, at the Africa Day meeting held on the sidelines of the event.
H.E. Musalia Mudavadi, representing President William Ruto, who is the Chairperson of the African Union Committee of African Heads of State and Government Committee on Climate Change (CAHOSCC), led Kenya’s delegation at the crucial meeting.
The event was themed “Solidarity in Scaling Climate Finance for Africa,” highlighting the continent’s urgent need for equitable and accessible climate finance to address the growing challenges of climate change.
In his remarks, Hon. Duale emphasized Kenya’s unwavering support for Africa’s shared vision on climate action, as outlined in the Nairobi Declaration.
The declaration calls for a pursuit of equitable finance that is tailored to the specific needs and priorities of African nations, ensuring that the continent can effectively combat climate change and build resilience.
“Kenya stands firmly with the African Union’s climate agenda, and we are committed to ensuring that our actions reflect the collective aspirations of our people,” Hon. Duale stated. “We must secure climate finance that is both sufficient and adaptable to our continent’s unique challenges.”
Accompanying Hon. Duale at the meeting was the Principal Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Eng. Festus Ng’eno, who further reiterated Kenya’s commitment to the Nairobi Declaration and its goals of achieving sustainable development and combating climate change.
The meeting, hosted by the African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Development, Amb. Josefa Sacko, brought together key African leaders and stakeholders to discuss ways of securing the necessary climate finance for the continent’s sustainable development.
Kenya’s active participation at COP29 reflects its continued leadership in driving climate action in Africa, as well as its role in advocating for the continent’s collective interests on the global stage.
