Beyond Declarations: Climate Action Now
At COP27, governments must move beyond declarations, promises and pledges to immediate real-world action to address the climate crisis. This means implementing ambitious, credible and concrete transition plans and delivering now on climate finance promises.
As COP27 begins, Mary Robinson reflects on her recent trip to Uganda where she spent time with communities living on the frontlines of the climate crisis. She explains why the world does not have time for more "empty words or hollow pledges" and calls for urgent climate action now.
Recently Mary Robinson travelled to Uganda to spend time with youth activist Vanessa Nakate. Our new photo gallery showcases some of the projects they visited and the critical role women and girls play in climate leadership at a local, national, and international level.
As COP27 begins, Mary Robinson reflects on her recent trip to Uganda where she spent time with communities living on the frontlines of the climate crisis. She explains why the world does not have time for more "empty words or hollow pledges" and calls for urgent climate action now.
Recently Mary Robinson travelled to Uganda to spend time with youth activist Vanessa Nakate. Our new photo gallery showcases some of the projects they visited and the critical role women and girls play in climate leadership at a local, national, and international level.
Intergenerational Climate Discussions
Mary Robinson and Ugandan youth activist Vanessa Nakate in discussion on climate justice and the international support needed now for those most vulnerable to the climate crisis.
What concerns you most about the climate crisis?
“The African continent is on the frontlines of the climate crisis but it is not on the front pages of the world's newspapers.”
Vanessa Nakate, Ugandan climate activist
What does climate justice mean to you?
“The climate crisis is affecting the poorest countries, poorest communities, small island states and Indigenous peoples far more severely and they're not responsible for the emissions.”
Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders
What needs to happen ahead of COP27?
“Not promised money, but real money being put in place for mitigation, for adaptation, and also for loss and damage.”
Vanessa Nakate, Ugandan climate activist
What is loss and damage and why is it such an important issue for COP27?
"I honestly think we're not going to get serious about this until we recognise the injustice. That is at the heart of it."
Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders
What are the links between the kind of food insecurity we are seeing and the climate crisis?
"I find it really sad that we would have to declare famine in the 21st century, but we will and are, partly because of the aggravation of climate change."
Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders
What concerns you most about the climate crisis?
“The African continent is on the frontlines of the climate crisis but it is not on the front pages of the world's newspapers.”
Vanessa Nakate, Ugandan climate activist
What does climate justice mean to you?
“The climate crisis is affecting the poorest countries, poorest communities, small island states and Indigenous peoples far more severely and they're not responsible for the emissions.”
Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders
What needs to happen ahead of COP27?
“Not promised money, but real money being put in place for mitigation, for adaptation, and also for loss and damage.”
Vanessa Nakate, Ugandan climate activist
What is loss and damage and why is it such an important issue for COP27?
"I honestly think we're not going to get serious about this until we recognise the injustice. That is at the heart of it."
Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders
What are the links between the kind of food insecurity we are seeing and the climate crisis?
"I find it really sad that we would have to declare famine in the 21st century, but we will and are, partly because of the aggravation of climate change."
Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders
Beyond Declarations: African women leading on the frontlines of the climate crisis
COP27 is being hosted on the frontlines of the climate crisis, the continent of Africa. In this special series of guest blogs, learn more about climate challenges and solutions from women leading on the frontlines of the climate crisis in Africa.
