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Climate Agreements Favor the West, Leaving Africa and Global South to Bear the Brunt
Climate Agreements Favor the West, Leaving Africa and Global South to Bear the Brunt
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As the climate crisis intensifies, developing countries face relentless disasters without the financial or infrastructural support enjoyed by wealthier... 24.11.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Climate Agreements Favor the West, Leaving Africa and Global South to Bear the Brunt
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As the climate crisis intensifies, developing countries face relentless disasters without the financial or infrastructural support enjoyed by wealthier nations, who contribute the most to this problem.
The recent COP30 climate talks in Belem, Brazil, produced pledges on adaptation and loss and damage, but their practical implementation remains uncertain. The talks highlighted a stark imbalance: countries least responsible for emissions face the greatest impacts. Commitments on finance, adaptation, and support have been made, yet delivery remains limited. Observers stress that meaningful progress will require predictable funding, accessible technology, coordinated strategies, and a shift from passive participation to active agenda-setting by the global south.African Currents spoke with Dr. Margaret Monyani, Founder and Executive Director of OLAM Africa Research Institute, South Africa, about the outcomes of the climate event and what it means for Africa and the need for the global south to act strategically in international negotiations.Want to hear more from our guest? Catch the full conversation on the African Currents podcast, brought to you by Sputnik Africa.Find our episodes not just on the website, but also on Telegram.► You can also stream our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, Pocket Casts, Afripods, Podcast Addict.► Check out all the episodes of African Currents.
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Climate Agreements Favor the West, Leaving Africa and Global South to Bear the Brunt
As the climate crisis intensifies, developing countries face relentless disasters without the financial or infrastructural support enjoyed by wealthier nations, who contribute the most to this problem.
The recent COP30 climate talks in Belem, Brazil, produced pledges on adaptation and loss and damage, but their practical implementation remains uncertain. The talks highlighted a stark imbalance: countries least responsible for emissions face the greatest impacts. Commitments on finance, adaptation, and support have been made, yet delivery remains limited. Observers stress that meaningful progress will require predictable funding, accessible technology, coordinated strategies, and a shift from passive participation to active agenda-setting by the global south.
African Currents spoke with Dr. Margaret Monyani, Founder and Executive Director of OLAM Africa Research Institute, South Africa, about the outcomes of the climate event and what it means for Africa and the need for the global south to act strategically in international negotiations.
"When we say climate justice, we are basically asking the world to apply common sense. If you caused most of the mess, you should carry a good part of the mop. That's what we are saying. Africa's reality is that we contributed almost nothing to warming the planet. Yet we are absorbing the shock. And here is the thing: Africans are not sitting around waiting for sympathy. That's for sure. What the continent wants is fairness. Fairness in how responsibility and resources are shared [...]. Why does climate justice matter? Because without justice, the whole system becomes lopsided. Imagine trying to respond to back-to-back disasters [...]. The Global South is living the climate crisis in real time. It's not in projections, it's not in models, but in empty water dams, failed harvests, displaced families, and what we now call climate mobility," Dr. Monyani said.
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