EU now commits EUR 4 billion to climate change recovery projects

King Mfumu Difima Ntinu, President of Union Africa of Traditional Authorities speaks at the closing ceremony of the 9th Africities Conference in Kisumu. [Michael Mute, Standard]

The Europen Union has reaffirmed its support for sub-Saharan countries to adapt to climate change.

EU ambassador to Kenya, Henriette Geiger, said climate adaptation projects and building climate-resilient infrastructure are essential for Africa to prevent further loss of livelihoods due to floods, cyclones and droughts.