Jacob Jones: 'At COP29 we must work together to ensure climate change is as cost-effective as possible'

The post-colonial structure of the Global South, as well as countries where indigenous populations suffer, needs to be reviewed, Report informs.

The above-mentioned was discussed at the conference "USCAN: Indigenous Perspective About Likely COP Outcomes" within the COP29 in Baku.

A group of representatives from indigenous peoples and the global south, who have also experienced a global colonial past, called for action against climate change. They discussed the need for global climate financing from first-world countries.

"At COP29, we must work together to ensure that climate changes, which directly affect the global south that also suffers from colonial oppression, proceed with minimal losses," said Jacob Jones, a representative of indigenous American peoples.

The conference also discussed the Middle East conflict, its environmental impacts, and the lack of climate financing.

"It's not just about climate change, it's about our approach to economics and politics," noted Aya Khurshid, a representative from Egypt and Palestine.

Summarizing the conference, participants noted that humanity must remember the importance of events like COP, the need to unite in the fight against climate change, and take responsibility for financing.

"Developed countries need to understand that we're talking about trillions of dollars if we want to succeed," Jones concluded.

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