This archive report was first published on 15 October 2021.
Published on October 15, 2021, Environment and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Keriako Tobiko has urged world powers to put aside their geo-political differences and work together in tackling climate change.
Speaking at a climate action breakfast forum in Nairobi, Tobiko emphasized the need for world leaders to put aside their differences and work together to address the pressing issue of climate change.
The 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (Cop26) is set to take place in Glasgow, UK on October 31, bringing together different members of the United Nations (UN) to discuss the Paris agreement, a global framework to work together in reducing emissions and mitigating global warming.
"If Russia, USA, China have their own issues, keep them out of this. It is not political; it is a matter of life and death," Tobiko said.
Tobiko also urged developed countries to lead by example and honour their pledge of contributing $100 billion annually to the course of climate change and settle their accumulated debt.
He further reminded every signatory in the Paris agreement of their responsibility to bring global industrial emissions down.
Additionally, Tobiko urged leaders seeking various political positions in Kenya to consider the issue of climate change in their manifestos ahead of the 2022 general elections.
"If there is one thing that unites us, it is Climate change. Let us make it a campaign issue, so that whoever runs must come up to us with a clear manifesto," he said.
