Summary
Environmental and human rights groups are asking the upcoming COP30 climate conference in Brazil to focus on justice and reparations for communities affected by climate change, colonialism, and slavery. The groups urge the inclusion of voices from Africans, African descendants, and Indigenous Peoples in discussions. They also reference past agreements and obligations of developed countries to assist countries least responsible yet most affected by climate changes.
Key Facts
- The COP30 climate conference will be held in the Brazilian Amazon from November 10 to 21.
- Groups want to link climate justice with reparations for historical injustices like colonialism and slavery.
- They emphasize including voices from Africans, African descendants, and Indigenous Peoples.
- The International Court of Justice has stated that industrialized nations should lead in climate action due to their historical emissions.
- Past COP agreements include financial aid from rich countries to poorer nations, but promises are not fully met.
- The 2015 COP Paris agreement pledged money to help poorer countries manage climate change impacts.
- Recent severe climate events like floods in Pakistan highlight ongoing challenges and economic losses from climate change.
- Other signatories of the advocacy letter include African, Caribbean, and American organizations, as well as Colombia's environment minister.
