By Edward Dankwah, GNA
Accra, Nov. 12, GNA – Mr Issifu Seidu, the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, has called for a climate justice, urging world leaders to back words with action as the world marks ten years of the Paris Agreement.
Speaking on the floor of national statements at the opening ceremony of the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, he said developing countries, particularly in Africa, faced mounting climate impacts and required scaled-up financing and technology support to implement their commitments.
Mr Seidu called for increased public funding for climate action, especially adaptation and renewed attention to capacity building and technology transfer.
“This is not about models, it’s about the poor and vulnerable children in Gambaga, the elderly woman in Wa, and those struggling to recover from floods in Keta and Anloga,” he said.
He reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to the principles of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR-RC), urging developed countries to fulfill their pledges and ensure a fair and just transition for all.
President Lula da Silva, the President of Brazil and Mr Simon Stiell, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) both called for accelerated action and stronger international cooperation to keep the 1.5°C goal alive.
Day one of COP30 saw the adoption of key agendas and consultations by the Brazilian Presidency on contentious items including Article 9.1 on finance and the Global Goal on Adaptation.
Ghana’s delegation expressed readiness to work collaboratively with all parties in Belém to secure meaningful outcomes for vulnerable nations.
GNA
Edited by Christabel Addo