African civil society common position on CO29

The stakes at COP29 are higher than ever. With the world experiencing increasingly severe climate impacts, the need for decisive, science-driven action is urgent. COP29 presents an opportunity to move beyond pledges and deliver real outcomes for people and the planet. Across Africa, the signs of climate change are glaring. Rising sea levels threaten the coasts of West Africa, prolonged droughts ravage East Africa, and unpredictable weather patterns upend agricultural cycles in regions where food security is already precarious.

These changes come with a heavy price tag. In 2023 alone, climate-related disasters pushed an estimated 14 million Africans into poverty. But this toll goes beyond economics. Climate disruptions are straining Africa’s healthcare systems, increasing food insecurity, and accelerating migration as people move in search of liable conditions