Wetang’ula calls for dedicated African climate fund as continent seeks to cut reliance on external financing
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is advocating for a dedicated African climate fund to reduce the continent's reliance on external financing. He emphasizes the need for domestic resources and a unified legal framework to effectively implement climate policies across Africa.
Why it matters
This initiative reflects a growing push for African sovereignty in climate policy and financial independence in addressing environmental challenges.
Listen NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 30 — National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called for the establishment of a sustainable African financing mechanism for climate action, warning that the continent must back its climate commitments with domestic resources and stronger laws.
Wetang’ula said Africa’s response to climate change should move beyond international commitments and focus on creating the financial and legal capacity needed to implement climate policies.
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