Fayemi Speaks At UN Climate Change Conference In Dubai

By Ayodele Oni

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi and President of the Forum of Regions of Africa (FORAF) is among speakers at the United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference.

Otherwise called COP 28, the conference is expected to take place in Dubai, the United Arab Emirate from November 30 until December 12 2023.

Mallam Ahmad Sajoh, Head, the Fayemi Media Office, Abuja, explained that the former governor was invited to the conference in his capacity as President of FORAF, the regional platform that seeks to strengthen governance and promote sustainable development in Africa’s towns and cities.

He will speak on “The Role of Sub-National Governments in Operationalization of Loss and Damage Fund” at the side event organized by the United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa).

“The Loss and Damage Fund is a mechanism that was established at COP 27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt to provide financial assistance to developing countries that are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The fund is expected to be operationalized in 2024.

“Fayemi’s speech will focus on the role which sub-national governments can play in the operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund.

“He will argue that sub-national governments have a critical role to play in identifying and assessing the needs of vulnerable communities, and in ensuring that the funds are used effectively and efficiently.

“Fayemi’s participation in COP 28 is an important opportunity for FORAF to raise the profile of sub-national governments in the climate change debate.

“It is also an opportunity to highlight the work that FORAF is doing to support sustainable development in Africa’s towns and cities.”