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Mnangagwa returns home with his bloated delegation of 238 people
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has returned from Baku, Azerbaijan, where he attended the 29th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) with a huge delegation of 238 people. The high-level summit brought together world leaders to discuss strategies for addressing the global climate crisis and accelerating the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future.
In his address to the conference, President Mnangagwa reaffirmed Zimbabwe's commitment to playing an active role in the global effort to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change. He highlighted Zimbabwe's ongoing initiatives to enhance renewable energy generation, promote sustainable agriculture, and safeguard its natural ecosystems.
"Climate change is a global challenge that requires a coordinated global response," President Mnangagwa said during his speech. "As a nation, we are taking bold steps to reduce our carbon footprint and build resilience in the face of the growing climate threats. However, we cannot succeed alone – we need all countries to step up their ambition and work together to secure a sustainable future for our planet."
The President also took the opportunity to advocate for increased climate financing and technology transfer to assist developing countries in their efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Throughout his visit, President Mnangagwa engaged in bilateral discussions with fellow world leaders, exploring potential avenues for cooperation on climate action and sustainable development. These meetings are expected to open new channels for collaboration between Zimbabwe and other nations in the fight against global warming.
COP29 concluded with renewed commitments from participating countries to accelerate their emissions reduction targets and intensify efforts to build climate resilience. Zimbabwean officials expressed cautious optimism, hoping that the agreements reached at the summit would lead to concrete actions and measurable progress in addressing the climate crisis.
As the conference wrapped up, President Mnangagwa's participation further solidified Zimbabwe's stance on the importance of collective global action in tackling climate change while underscoring the need for developing nations to receive the necessary support to adapt to climate challenges.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has returned from Baku, Azerbaijan, where he attended the 29th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) with a huge delegation of 238 people. The high-level summit brought together world leaders to discuss strategies for addressing the global climate crisis and accelerating the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future.
In his address to the conference, President Mnangagwa reaffirmed Zimbabwe's commitment to playing an active role in the global effort to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change. He highlighted Zimbabwe's ongoing initiatives to enhance renewable energy generation, promote sustainable agriculture, and safeguard its natural ecosystems.
"Climate change is a global challenge that requires a coordinated global response," President Mnangagwa said during his speech. "As a nation, we are taking bold steps to reduce our carbon footprint and build resilience in the face of the growing climate threats. However, we cannot succeed alone – we need all countries to step up their ambition and work together to secure a sustainable future for our planet."
Throughout his visit, President Mnangagwa engaged in bilateral discussions with fellow world leaders, exploring potential avenues for cooperation on climate action and sustainable development. These meetings are expected to open new channels for collaboration between Zimbabwe and other nations in the fight against global warming.
COP29 concluded with renewed commitments from participating countries to accelerate their emissions reduction targets and intensify efforts to build climate resilience. Zimbabwean officials expressed cautious optimism, hoping that the agreements reached at the summit would lead to concrete actions and measurable progress in addressing the climate crisis.
As the conference wrapped up, President Mnangagwa's participation further solidified Zimbabwe's stance on the importance of collective global action in tackling climate change while underscoring the need for developing nations to receive the necessary support to adapt to climate challenges.
Source - the chroncile
