AFRICA IS RIGHT TO DEMAND ACTION FROM DEVELOPED COUNTRIES-WWF

KIM CARSTENSEN, LEADER OF WWF GLOBAL CLIMATE INITIATIVE:

“Africa is on the front line of any political failure of the climate change talks.

These countries will suffer disastrous consequences and we should not be surprised that they are asking the developed world to commit to serious emissions reductions.”

“We understand and share Africa’s frustration and we will continue supporting its efforts for a strong and legally binding deal.”

“We urge the leaders of industrialized countries to put significantly higher numbers on the table and help avoid a climate catastrophe.”

“We know the science, we have enough text and documents to fill a bookshop and all we do not have is political will.”

“Africa cannot afford for industrialized countries to fail the numbers test.”

“We need Canada, Russia and the US to deliver their reduction numbers and unlock the negotiations. We need higher reduction numbers from all industrialized countries.”