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ActionAid Comments on COP28
ActionAid Comments on COP28
By: Michael Mike
ActionAid welcomes the operationalisation of the Loss and damage fund at COP28 as an imperfect but important first step toward addressing climate impacts, Teresa Anderson, ActionAid International’s Climate Justice Global Lead, said.
“After 28 rounds of climate talks, the world’s governments have finally agreed to help people whose lives have been devastated by climate disasters. It’s a small ask. But a big moment. With the launch of the Loss and Damage Fund, the world is finally saying “We are in this together”.
“For the communities being pushed deeper into poverty with every disaster that destroys their homes and floods their crops, this moment in Dubai offers hope.”
“The UAE’s contribution of USD100 million is welcome, both for its solid cash and for the pressure it puts on the world’s biggest polluters to also step up and recognise their responsibility for decades of pollution.
“So far the contributions from rich countries have been far less than their fair share, considering they have been polluting for decades.”
“Today’s agreement is an important step but still very much the bare minimum, the story doesn’t end here. Today’s funding announcements have got the ball rolling, and we still need to see more rich countries making real announcements here at COP, to really fill the Fund. And with climate disasters likely to escalate year on year, the need for Loss and Damage Fund financing will only continue to grow. The good news is, we have the means to help if we have the will.”
Brandon Wu, ActionAid USA’s Director of Policy and Campaigns and a civil society observer at the Loss & Damage Transitional Committee meetings this year, said: “This is an imperfect but important step towards filling the massive gap of support that communities in developing countries need to recover and rebuild from climate impacts. The Loss & Damage Fund has some deep flaws because of developed countries prioritizing their own agendas over the needs of impacted communities in poorer countries, even as those same developed countries appear reluctant to put in money at the scale that is needed. The struggle will continue beyond COP28 as the specifics of the Fund must be implemented in a way that is as responsive and accountable to communities as possible, and rich countries must pay up to fix what they have broken.”
“In addition, the conditions that the World Bank accepted in order to host the Loss & Damage Fund show that the Bank is not a fit-for-purpose host institution. However, now that the World Bank has become the agreed host – over strident civil society objections – it must quickly demonstrate that it can meet these conditions, many of which may require significant policy changes within the Bank’s ponderous bureaucracy. We will be watching very carefully to ensure the needed reforms happen promptly. If they do not, the L&D Fund must be moved out of the World Bank immediately.
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ActionAid Comments on COP28
Troops arrest suspects, recover arms in Ogidigben operation in Delta
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have arrested two suspects and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition following a security operation in Ogidigben community, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 10:48 a.m. on April 7 after reports of sporadic shooting in the community.
According to the sources, troops of 3 Battalion (Rear) swiftly moved into the area and carried out exploitation operations, leading to the arrest of two suspects linked to the incident.
Items recovered during the operation include four AK-47 rifles, six magazines, and 106 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
Other items recovered are two knives, 10 machetes, and four pairs of rain boots.
The apprehended suspects and recovered items are currently in the custody of the troops for further investigation and necessary action.
Security sources said the operation was part of ongoing efforts to curb criminal activities and restore peace in the Niger Delta region
Troops arrest suspects, recover arms in Ogidigben operation in Delta
Plateau: troops repel attack on Jol community in Riyom
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have foiled an attack on Jol village in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 3:30 p.m. on April 7 when troops of Sector 6 responded to reports of an attack by suspected terrorists on the community.
On arrival, the troops engaged the assailants in a firefight, forcing them to retreat into surrounding bushes.
No casualty was reported during the encounter.
The troops have since intensified patrols and continued to dominate the general area to deny the attackers freedom of action and prevent further threats.
Security sources said efforts were ongoing to track the fleeing suspects and sustain stability in the area.
Plateau: troops repel attack on Jol community in Riyom
Six killed, two injured as troops respond to terrorist attack on goods vehicle in Gusau
By: Zagazola Makama
Six persons have been killed and two others injured following a terrorist attack on a vehicle conveying goods in Toffa village, Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources said troops of 1 Brigade, deployed at Combat Team 3 Magami, responded to distress information on the incident at about 2:30 p.m. on April 6 while on a fighting patrol.
According to the sources, the attackers opened fire on the vehicle, forcing it to overturn.
On arrival at the scene, the troops discovered that six occupants had been killed, while two others sustained injuries.
The injured victims were evacuated to a medical facility for treatment.
Security sources said troops have intensified patrols in the general area as part of efforts to track down the perpetrators and prevent further attacks.
Six killed, two injured as troops respond to terrorist attack on goods vehicle in Gusau
Troops arrest suspects, recover arms in Ogidigben operation in Delta
Plateau: troops repel attack on Jol community in Riyom
Six killed, two injured as troops respond to terrorist attack on goods vehicle in Gusau
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