The African Group of Negotiators (AGN) on Climate Change has raised concerns over resistance to uphold earlier commitments on scaling up climate adaptation finance.
The concern was expressed at the ongoing UN climate negotiations in Bonn, Germany.
Dr Nana Antwi-Boasiako Amoah, speaking on behalf of the AGN at a press briefing, said climate finance commitments agreed at previous conferences must not be weakened, delayed or excluded from current outcomes.
He said adaptation finance remained a critical priority for Africa, as many countries continue to face rising climate impacts, including drought, flooding, food insecurity and threats to livelihoods.
Dr Amoah said earlier commitments to scale up adaptation funding represented hard-won agreements intended to support developing countries in responding to climate change impacts.
He warned that failure to reaffirm these commitments in the current negotiations could undermine progress made in previous climate conferences.
“It is unacceptable that this hard-won commitment is at risk of being erased from the conclusions of the current session,” he said.
Dr Amoah said outcomes from the Subsidiary Bodies (SB64) meetings should establish a clear pathway towards reaffirming and implementing adaptation support within timelines that reflect Africa’s increasing needs.
“Climate change is not a future event, it is an ongoing emergency. Our people cannot wait,” he said.
Beyond finance, Dr Amoah noted delays in negotiations on mechanisms intended to support implementation and mobilise resources for developing countries.
He said prolonged disagreements over procedural and governance issues should not impede practical action.
Dr Amoah said that confidence in the international climate process depended on transparency, consistency and respect for agreed decisions.
He noted that some previously mandated issues were not reflected in the formal agenda of the current session, saying such omissions could undermine trust and confidence in global cooperation.
Dr Amoah called for stronger progress on agriculture, technology support and a just transition towards climate-resilient development.
The AGN stressed that international climate action must remain inclusive and anchored in consensus under established United Nations processes, cautioning against approaches that divert attention from globally agreed frameworks.
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