At this afternoon’s #COP30 Leaders Event in Belém, Roundtable on The Implementation of Adaptation Goals, AUC Chairperson H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf called for urgent climate justice, noting that though Africa contributes less than 4% of global emissions, it bears the brunt of the crisis.

He urged industrialised nations to honour adaptation finance pledges; “not as charity, but as a moral & historical responsibility.” Africa, he said, is not waiting: through the AU Climate Strategy (2022–2032), the Decade of Smart Agriculture, the Blue Economy Strategy, & Mission 300 for clean power access, the continent is advancing resilience and prosperity.

He called for the full operationalization of the Global Goal on Adaptation, moving from plans to action, & ensuring predictable, equitable finance for vulnerable nations.