Ahead of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) in Brazil from November 10 to 21, 2025, African stakeholders are urging a significant increase in climate finance. They are calling for a tripling of current commitments by 2030 and emphasize that financing and clean technology transfers should be made binding under the UN climate process, rather than relying on voluntary actions.
Mohamed Adow, Director of Power Shift Africa, stated that the world needs more than promises; it requires concrete proof of multilateral climate cooperation. He stressed that Africa, which has contributed to shaping global climate governance, deserves recognition for its vulnerability and for its role in advancing solutions based on justice and shared prosperity. Adow underscored that Africa is not entering COP30 without contributions but seeks financial, technological, and logistical support for its climate goals.
Dr. Wafa Misrar of CAN Africa raised concerns over Brazil’s Permanent Tropical Forest Centre, which aims to raise funds to protect tropical rainforests but imposes conditions that may burden developing countries. Greenpeace’s Amos Wemanya added that Africa seeks a climate partnership founded on equity and access to financial resources to help drive a just transition and unleash its transformative potential. However, with an estimated $70 billion needed annually for climate action, the continent only receives about $15 billion each year, while climate-related losses total around $1 trillion.
Mohamed Adow, Director of Power Shift Africa, stated that the world needs more than promises; it requires concrete proof of multilateral climate cooperation. He stressed that Africa, which has contributed to shaping global climate governance, deserves recognition for its vulnerability and for its role in advancing solutions based on justice and shared prosperity. Adow underscored that Africa is not entering COP30 without contributions but seeks financial, technological, and logistical support for its climate goals.
Dr. Wafa Misrar of CAN Africa raised concerns over Brazil’s Permanent Tropical Forest Centre, which aims to raise funds to protect tropical rainforests but imposes conditions that may burden developing countries. Greenpeace’s Amos Wemanya added that Africa seeks a climate partnership founded on equity and access to financial resources to help drive a just transition and unleash its transformative potential. However, with an estimated $70 billion needed annually for climate action, the continent only receives about $15 billion each year, while climate-related losses total around $1 trillion.
