This archive report was first published on 10 December 2019.
Published on December 10, 2019, the United Nations Climate Change Conference is currently underway in Madrid, Spain, for the 25th time.
African nations have a vested interest in these international climate conferences, as they are disproportionately affected by the consequences of climate change, including desertification and rising sea levels.
Kenya, in particular, has felt the brunt of violent flooding in recent years, which has had deadly consequences.
Despite contributing a relatively small share of carbon dioxide emissions compared to countries like the USA, China, and European nations, Africa must take action to address climate change.
At the Climate Change Conference, African nations can hold polluting states accountable and ensure a fair distribution of the burden of a changing global climate.
However, we must not rely solely on the global community to address our climate change concerns. Instead, we must become independent and take control of our own destiny.
Kenya has made significant strides in renewable energy, with 85% of its energy produced from sustainable sources.
President Uhuru Kenyatta's Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) report addresses sustainability, emphasizing the importance of respecting and sustaining the environment for future generations.
The report's focus on sustainability gives hope for a better Kenya, and its recommendations provide an optimal path to a green future.
