Osinbajo urges global leaders to fulfill $100b climate change pledge

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has appealed to the global community to fulfill the $100b pledged to African countries for mitigation of climate change activities

The Vice President who was making a special presentation at the virtual edition of the 2022 World Economic Forum featuring leaders from across the world, urged the international community to “meet its pledge recently re-affirmed at COP-26 of providing $100 billion annually in climate finance to support climate change efforts in developing countries.”

He explained that although Africans are working towards the globally accepted net-zero future, “we are also conscious that our energy needs are increasing with the growth in our economies”

He stated that we need partnerships that help to tackle climate change, address security concerns, promote economic prosperity, combat disease, and improve governance.