Africa Climate Forum's Nwangwu Calls for Media Action

George Nwangwu, Convener of the Africa Climate Forum, called for Africa to move beyond climate commitments to achieve tangible results through enhanced collaboration with private investors and development institutions. Speaking at the fourth edition of the forum held in Abuja, he pointed out that the continent continues to experience severe issues such as flooding, drought, food insecurity, and environmental degradation despite existing commitments to combat climate change.

Nwangwu stressed the media's crucial role in climate action, advocating for storytelling that reflects the real-life impacts of climate change on livelihoods, including the experiences of farmers affected by flooding and families facing drought. He asserted that Africa should not merely be viewed as a recipient of external climate solutions but as a source of knowledge, creativity, and innovation, with local entrepreneurs understanding the realities of their markets and communities.