Africa’s cities need the Loss and Damage Fund to survive climate shocks

Africa’s fast-growing cities face mounting climate risks, but a new global fund offers hope for building resilience and reimagining urban futures.

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The issue of climate change and its associated impacts, especially on African cities, is a critical topic that demands urgent attention.

Every day, Africa faces the consequences of something it did not cause. While 7 out of the 10 world’s most climate-vulnerable countries are in the African region, Africa emits only about 4 percent of greenhouse gases and, in terms of historical contributions, the continent ranks even lower — according to the World Meteorological Organisation’s State of the Global Climate Report 2022.

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