Greater Direct Direct Investment for Climate in Africa

British Development Minister Rory Stewart announced a British aid program to tackle climate change in Africa during a two-day visit to Kenya.

This support would help Sub-Saharan African countries build resilience to climate change and develop low carbon economies.

Rising temperatures and extreme weather conditions on the continent are having a profound impact on the lives and livelihoods of communities.

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During his visit, the Secretary of State was able to see first-hand what happens when men do not protect the planet, including damaged natural defenses; dry and drought-stricken lands; and wildlife, the environment and jobs at risk.

He stressed how the fight against climate change is a global problem and that tackling a problem that affects all humankind will also benefit the UK.

Over the next five years, Britain's new £ 250 million aid program would help to ensure that UK skills and experience help developing countries become more resilient to the problem. climate change and switching from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources.

Working in partnership with African governments, organizations and communities, this funding would be the biggest investment ever made by the Department for International Development (DFID) for the climate on the continent.

Stewart said, "We are facing a global climate emergency. Polluted air, rising sea levels and rising temperatures are felt by everyone in the world.

"We must all play our part to protect the environment, wildlife, families and vulnerable communities – including by investing in renewable energy.

"I am announcing today the largest investment ever made by DFID in direct aid for climate and environment in Africa. This reinforces my ambition to double DFID's efforts on this issue at the global level. S tackling climate change directly benefits all people living on this planet, including of course in the UK. "

Impacts of climate change

African nations are responsible for only 2-3% of global emissions, but the continent is expected to be the most affected by the devastating effects of climate change. Kenya is warming and rainfall is becoming more uncertain.

In the coastal town of Lamu, southern Kenya, the Secretary of International Development heard Thursday Thursday, July 11 the importance of mangrove conservation. These trees provide a vital natural defense against floods, protecting communities from storms.

However, they are among the most endangered vegetation in the world and nearly 40% of Lamu mangroves have already been destroyed.

The International Development Secretary also visited Lamu's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where he learned how British aid would support the sustainable development of the city. He announced an additional $ 10 million for DFID's sustainable urban economic development program to support urban economic growth in Kenya, which is resilient to climate-related shocks and disasters.

On Friday, July 12, the Secretary of International Development met with communities in northern Kenya whose lives have been affected by drought.

Stewart has announced an additional British commitment of £ 4 million to help prevent malnutrition and the threat of famine for those living on dry land in Kenya.

The effects of climate change and damage to the environment are already visible in the village of Loiyangalani, near Marsabit County.

This story was originally published on our sister site, ESI Africa.

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