MIKTA envoys, FG seek stronger climate finance partnerships ahead of COP31.
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By Favour Ulebor, Abuja Diplomats from MIKTA member countries and the Federal government have called for improved access to climate finance, stronger international partnerships and increased investment in practical solutions to help developing countries address climate change.
The call was made at a MIKTA roundtable on Climate Finance and Implementation Partnerships in Africa, held on Tuesday in Abuja, ahead of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP31, scheduled to hold in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 20.
The discussions brought together representatives of Australia, Türkiye, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, Ethiopia and relevant stakeholders from the climate change sector to examine ways of translating climate commitments into projects that support economic growth, energy access, agriculture and community resilience. Speaking at the meeting, the Australian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ms Leilani Bin-Juda PSM, said climate action must deliver practical outcomes, particularly for developing countries and communities most vulnerable to its effects. Bin-Juda said many developing countries continued to face difficulties accessing climate finance because of complex applications, fragmented funding systems, reporting requirements and delays. She said Australia was working with Türkiye towards COP31 and with Pacific partners to ensure their priorities were reflected in the global climate discussions.
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