African Leaders: Climate Justice Requires Youth and Women’s Voices.

Vanuatu pressing for climate justice; warns that the damage will be irreversible in five years

By James C. PearceAhead of the third UN Ocean Conference this summer, the International Court of Justice is set to render a groundbreaking ruling on climate justice. Vanuatu is awaiting the court's decision.At a press briefing on May 14, three speakers laid bare the challenges Vanuatu faces. In five years, the damage from climate change will be irreversible. They argued that rising surf temperatures, reefs bleeding, fish leaving and the food cha…

African leaders: Climate justice requires youth and women’s voices.

Zanzibar Takes Historic Steps for Climate Diplomacy Zanzibar – A significant resolution was adopted by the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) at its strategic meeting in Zanzibar, highlighting the critical roles of youth and women in Africa’s climate diplomacy. This commitment comes as these populations are recognized not just as vulnerable groups but as vital agents of change in the fight against climate challenges. The AGN emphasized the neces…

AGN pushes continental strategy on climate finance, institutional reform

As the global community prepares for COP30 in Brazil, African nations are strategically reframing their approach to climate finance, demanding fair recognition and compensation