Egypt launched the Decent Life
Initiative for a Climate Resilient Africa by 2030 at COP27. The
initiative aims to improve the quality of life for all Africans in a changing
climate by 2030.
The initiative supports the efforts of African nations to implement their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) by integrating climate action into sustainable rural development and enhance the implementation of the Paris Agreement.
Designed to provide Africa’s rural communities with basic services, and to eradicate poverty through climate resilient solutions, the initiative will address adaptation and mitigation with access to innovative R&D technologies.
The initiative will also build and sustain capacity among low-income communities through relevant education programs and vocational training and creating more decent green jobs in rural areas.
The multi-stakeholder partnership will actively engage with governments, private sector, civil society, research and academia, development partners and philanthropies to deliver across climate-resilient farming systems, infrastructure and shelters, ecologically balanced environments, managing climate risks and livelihoods, and planning and resource allocations.
Commenting on the launch, COP27 President H.E. Sameh Shoukry said: “Through the Decent Life initiative, African countries, together with partners, will collaborate to ensure that no one is left behind. Our collective effort will build on the success stories that are already implemented in the continent, working with the best available science, talent, and addressing the national priorities of different African countries. Unique to the initiative is its consideration of each country’s specific requirements and risks, which enable fit-for-purpose solutions.”
Source: Egypt Today
