COP29 President-designate Mukhtar Babayev has met with representatives of the African Union, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Special Climate Envoy for Kenya, Ali Mohamed wrote on X social media, Report informs.
“Joined the African Union, UNECA, and AfDB Group in meetings with the incoming COP29 President and his team. We discussed key priorities for Africa ahead of COP29 in Baku which include enhancing adaptation finance, financial reforms amidst the debt stress situation for most nations, and addressing the continent’s special circumstances,” Mohamed stated.
“With the COPs of the three Rio Conventions taking place this year, 2024 presents a unique opportunity to structure and accelerate systemic engagement, advancing Africa’s unique needs and priorities in a harmonized manner to drive joint and transformative action," he added.