What is the Dakar Declaration on Climate Change 2023?
Key Point: The Dakar Declaration is a formal statement issued by ministers representing the world's 46 Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
Purpose: It outlines their collective demands and expectations for the COP28 climate conference (the 28th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change).
Focus: The declaration emphasizes these key areas:
● Urgent need for global emission reductions.
● Increased climate finance to help LDCs adapt to climate change impacts.
● Operationalizing the newly established Loss and Damage Fund.
● An ambitious global review process (Global Stocktake) to assess climate action progress.
Why is the Dakar Declaration Important?
Highlighting Disproportionate Impacts: LDCs contribute minimally to global emissions (around 1%) yet face some of the most severe impacts of climate change. Their declaration draws attention to this injustice.
United Voice: By presenting a unified front, the LDCs amplify their voices and increase their bargaining power in the international climate negotiations.
Influencing COP28 outcomes: The declaration aims to shape the agenda and decisions at COP28, driving action on the most pressing issues faced by the world's most vulnerable nations.
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