Former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has noted that Africa has been hard hit by the adverse effect of climate change.
Though the crisis is a global phenomenon, Moon said the impact is felt locally and within.
Speaking after touring Mukuru Kwa Reuben slums in Nairobi on Monday, Moon decried the slow pace of transformation in the crisis area despite UN’s intervention and other partners to restore the situation.
“There are serious fundamental issues you have been hit by climate crisis. Climate crisis may be a global crisis but the impact is felt locally by people like yourself, that is not fair, that is not justice,” Moon said.
The former UN boss recalled his visit to Kibra in January 2007, expressing disappointment that the conditions there are yet to change.
“I am going to meet President Ruto this afternoon to discuss this matter.”
In his capacity as the chairperson for the Global Center on Adaptation Board, Moon said he will mobilise member states of the United Nations, particularly rich countries to contribute towards reducing effects of climate crisis.
Moon said that UN is closely working with member states to mobilize resources from developed countries to aid in mitigating the effects.
“We are here to help Kenyan people and many other people living in abject poverty to be able to adopt to this crisis. Do not lose your hope,” he said.
He reiterated the need for more funding and support to address the climate crisis in Africa saying the current annual budget of $53 billion is insufficient, and should be raised to $160 billion.
