Climate Change: We Cannot Afford More Delays — President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that developing nations in Africa cannot afford more delays in the fight to tackle the devastating effects of climate change.

Buhari who was represented by the Minister of Environment, Mohammed Abdullahi, called for urgent action to check the effects of climate change on Monday in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on the sidelines of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27).

The president also harped on the extreme weather events experienced in different parts of the globe while referencing the flood that ravaged parts of Nigeria.

“Without a doubt, we are at a critical time with respect to the world’s climate future and our actions today and over the next few decades will determine the fate of future generations and the planet.

“This year, we have witnessed disastrous extreme weather events from terrifying wildfires in the United States to unprecedented heat waves in India, Pakistan, and Europe, to intense floods in my country, Nigeria.

“For developing nations, particularly in Africa who, despite contributing the least to both historical and current emissions, are facing climate impacts to a disproportionate degree, the case for accelerated climate action is even more pressing.

“We need to see urgent and decisive climate action from the countries most responsible for the emissions that cause climate change.

“We cannot afford any more delays; our people and nations are on the line.

"The blame game should stop, affirmative and positive commitment to address these challenges must begin now”, he stated.