France President Praises Ruto in Lengthy Address
Macron lauded William Ruto, his Kenyan counterpart, for his initiative to convene the inaugural African Climate Summit on September 4.
During a meeting with ambassadors in France on Tuesday, Macron remarked that the meeting was well-timed and that both the continent and the globe would greatly benefit from its recommendations.
Macron offered to support the meeting while comparing it to the Paris Agreement, an internationally binding climate change agreement.
The Paris Agreement was adopted by 196 Parties on 12 December 2015 at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris, France, and entered into force on 4 November 2016. It sought to keep the increase in global average temperature well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
Macron stated that the African Climate Summit in Nairobi would advocate for the Loss and Damage Fund, which would ensure developing nations receive financial assistance to cope with the unavoidable consequences of climate change.
“President Emmanuel Macron emphasized that the Nairobi summit is in line with France’s agenda on climate and biodiversity, which will be a significant topic of discussion leading up to COP28, which will be held in Expo City, Dubai, from November 30 to December 12, 2023.
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“The President also linked the Nairobi climate summit to the Paris Climate Pact, which will establish new mechanisms for raising funds from the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the private sector,” according to a statement from the French embassy.
Notably, Ruto has advocated for a new funding model that addresses the challenges of climate change and alterations in the terms of loans given to African nations.
Macron also emphasized France’s desire to strengthen security agreements with Kenya in response to threats posed by Al Shabaab and other militia groups.
Over twenty-four leaders of the state are anticipated to attend the Africa Climate Summit at the Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC).
By a Cabinet dispatch dated August 30th, over 30,000 international delegates will also be present.
It is anticipated that African leaders will present proposals, implement a common climate change policy, and discuss financial models between Africa and other developed continents, such as Europe.
“The inaugural Africa Climate Summit, championed by HE President Ruto, aims to address the increasing exposure to climate change and its associated costs, both globally and particularly in Africa,” read a portion of the summit’s statement.
France President Praises Ruto in Lengthy Address
