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AfDB at COP29
The African Development Bank Group's participation in COP29 to advocate for increased climate finance for Africa and promote climate solutions.
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Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina
- Who will lead the AfDB delegation to COP29?
- Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of AfDB, will lead the delegation and hold bilateral meetings with key partners to strengthen collaborations and advance climate projects.
- What key events will AfDB host during COP29?
- AfDB will host several events at COP29, including a summit on measuring the green wealth of African nations and an event to support Mission 300, aiming to connect 300 million Africans to electricity.
- What is the main challenge that Africa faces regarding climate finance?
- AfDB's participation will focus on advocating for increased climate finance for Africa, which currently receives only 3-4% of global funding, despite high vulnerability to climate change.
- How will AfDB support the representation of African interests in climate discussions?
- AfDB will actively participate in key global events, host side events, and support the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) to ensure Africa's interests are represented in climate discussions.
- What is the main focus of the African Development Bank Group's participation in COP29?
- The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) will participate in COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11-22, 2024.