Africa urged to fund its own climate action as drought risks deepen

Environment PS Festus Ng'eno says Africa must be self-reliant in securing climate funding to build resilience across communities. [File, Standard]

Africa has been urged to tap into domestic resources to finance climate action, instead of relying on external funding which is limiting the continent's ability to respond to escalating climate risks.

Speaking during the IGAD Summit for the 72nd Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF 72), Environment and Climate Change Principal Secretary Festus Ng'eno said Africa must be self-reliant in securing climate funding to build resilience across communities.