COP28: Why Africa must take bold stance on loss, adaptation

Time is ticking. With every passing minute, humanity moves closer to surpassing the 1.5°C threshold in global temperatures. Even if we limit warming below this temperature tipping point, existing climate impacts are already irreversible.

A striking example of this was Cyclone Freddy’s devastating path across Southern Africa. Half a million people were displaced leaving them in dire need of essentials like shelter, food, and healthcare. This tragedy, one of the worst in the region’s history, is symbolised by the heartbreaking story of Albert Sharra, who lost 16 family members and an eight-month-old baby.