Skip to Content
AP National Business

‘Adapt or die:’ Africa presses for more climate support

<i></i><br/>
KMIZ

By
Published 1:55 PM

By RODNEY MUHUMUZA
Associated Press

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — African leaders and campaigners are pressing the international community to do more to support efforts to adapt to climate change, seizing on evidence showing the continent to be the most endangered by the effects of global warming. The head of the African Union, Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi, said the continent needs the world to contribute $12.5 billion of the $25 billion it needs to accelerate an adaptation program over the next five years. The balance will come from the African Development Bank. Tshisekedi spoke Tuesday before an Africa-focused summit at the U.N. climate conference in Scottish city of Glasgow. 

Article Topic Follows: AP National Business

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

ABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content