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COP27 Climate Change Conference: Urgent action needed for Africa and the world
Orap J Vol 3 Issue 1 2022
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Keywords

COP27
Climate change
Urgent action
Africa
Climate Change Conference

How to Cite

Atwoli, L., Erhabor, G. E., Gbakima, A. A., Haileamlak, A., Ntumba, J.-M. K., Kigera, J., Laybourn-Langton, L., Mash, B., Muhia, J., Mulaudzi, F. M., Ofori-adjei, D., Okonofua, F., Rashidian, A., Sidibé, S., El-Adawy, M., Snouber, A., Tumwine, J., Yassien, M. S., Yonga, P., Zakhama, L., & Zielinski, C. (2022). COP27 Climate Change Conference: Urgent action needed for Africa and the world . Orapuh Journal, 3(1), e903. https://doi.org/10.4314/orapj.v3i1.3

Abstract

Wealthy nations must step up support for Africa and vulnerable countries in addressing past, present and future impacts of climate change

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