In the statement, officials stressed that Africa, while not historically responsible for global warming, is experiencing its worst effects, impacting lives, livelihoods and economies, and that the continent nevertheless has the potential and ambition to be an essential part of the global solution to climate change.
They also insisted on the importance of the crucial role that women, young people and local communities must play in the adaptation of African agriculture and committed to actively involving and supporting them in this process, particularly through inclusive and equitable financing mechanisms.
And to support: “We will ensure that these groups are represented in decision-making bodies and benefit from priority access to funding and capacity building programs.”
Officials also welcomed the historic agreement on the operationalization of the loss and damage fund and on the financing modalities at COP28, noting that this platform will catalyze technical assistance to developing countries which are particularly vulnerable. facing the harmful effects of climate change.
At the same time, these officials, who recognized and appreciated Morocco’s leadership in promoting south-south cooperation in Africa, called for intensifying exchanges and cooperation between African countries to design and implement innovative and sustainable financing solutions. sustainable developments for the adaptation of African agriculture.
“We encourage the sharing of successful experiences, technology transfer and mutual capacity building between our countries. To this end, we reaffirm the central role of the AAA initiative as a platform for south-south cooperation for the adaptation of African agriculture and we are committed to strengthening its action, in particular through the organization of regular meetings between experts and decision-makers, and the establishment of exchange programs for farmers and producer organizations”, they said. to be worth.
Furthermore, the leaders affirmed, through this declaration, their common ambition and shared vision for the future of African agriculture in the face of the climate challenge. This is modern, sustainable and efficient agriculture, which feeds populations, creates jobs, preserves natural resources and contributes to the prosperity of the continent.
And to conclude: “We are committed to mobilizing all our political will and our means to realize this vision, in partnership with all the stakeholders concerned and with the support of the international community. Together, let us build a resilient and sustainable African agriculture. hope for current and future generations.
Organized on the sidelines of the 16th edition of the International Agricultural Show in Morocco (SIAM), the fourth ministerial meeting of the “AAA” Initiative was held under the theme “Innovative Financing to Accelerate the Adaptation of African Agriculture to Climate”.
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