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African countries defend large delegations at climate change summit

by admineconai December 5, 2023
written by admineconai December 5, 2023
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African leaders have continued to justify their decision to send substantial delegations to the COP28 climate conference in Dubai, despite facing widespread criticism.

According to the UN’s attendance list, Nigeria, Morocco, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, and Uganda were among the nations with the largest teams. Nigeria topped the list with 1,411 delegates, followed by Morocco with 823 and Kenya with 765.

Reacting to the criticism, representatives from Nigeria and Kenya clarified that a significant portion of their delegations comprised individuals representing the media, civil society organizations, and private institutions, who were not publicly funded. Both countries also emphasized that some listed delegates were participating remotely.

A statement from an adviser to Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu highlighted Nigeria’s role as the continent’s largest country and economy, underscoring its substantial stake in climate action due to its extensive extractive economy. The size of the Nigerian delegation reflects the country’s pivotal position, according to the statement.

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Kenya’s State House spokesperson, Hussein Mohammed, addressed concerns about the delegate numbers, describing them as “exaggerated.” He clarified that the figures represented those who had registered for the event, not the actual attendees.

Mohammed further stated that the national government had approved only 51 essential delegates, with the remainder sponsored by various groups.

Meanwhile, the Tanzanian government released a statement asserting that over 90% of the country’s delegation was sponsored by the private sector, offering insight into the funding dynamics behind their participation.

As the debate surrounding delegation sizes continues, African nations defend their choices, emphasizing the diverse representation and private sector support within their respective teams.

Story was adapted from the Guardian.

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