On the first day of the UN Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, delegates reached a milestone by operationalizing the Loss and Damage Fund. This initiative aims to support the world's poorest and most vulnerable nations grappling with the severe impacts of climate change. Simultaneously, climate change continues to significantly affect over 370 million indigenous people globally. Though they represent less than 5% of the global population, indigenous communities are custodians of approximately 80% of the planet's biodiversity.
In the inaugural segment, MarĂa Fernanda Espinosa, former president of the United Nations General Assembly, delves into the importance of the Loss and Damage Fund in advancing climate resilience and addressing urgent environmental challenges. In the latter half, Ms. Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, president of the Association for Indigenous Women and Peoples of Chad, shares compelling insights into her people's struggle and their pivotal role in combating climate change.
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