COP29 funding ‘deal’ poised to heap more debt pain on Africa

By Kim HellerTHE burden of climate change lies heavily upon Africa. A 2023 report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) details how African countries are losing between two to five per cent of their gross domestic product to climate-related challenges, catastrophes, and adaption costs. The Continent has been hugely impacted by climate change. It is estimated that 17 of the 20 most vulnerable countries are African nations.Across the Continent, scorching temperatures soar, and severe floods and storms devastate and displace communities. Drought lingers and the impact is…