Africa-Press – Eswatini. At the Second Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, the Kingdom of Eswatini stood tall as a beacon of resilience and innovation in the face of climate adversity.
Delivering the statement on behalf of His Majesty King Mswati III, Prime Minister Russell M. Dlamini highlighted the nation’s unwavering commitment to climate action, despite contributing less than 4% to global greenhouse gas emissions.
Eswatini’s rain-fed agriculture, which sustains over 70% of its population, is threatened by erratic rainfall, droughts, and soil degradation. Yet, instead of despair, the Kingdom has chosen determination. Through its National Climate Change Policy and Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), Eswatini has committed to a 5% emissions reduction by 2030. Adaptation measures, including flood control, land restoration, and biodiversity conservation, form the cornerstone of its strategy.
The Kingdom has embraced both nature-based and technology-driven solutions. From watershed management and community reforestation to climate-smart agriculture and renewable energy investments, Eswatini is laying the foundation for a sustainable future. It has also thrown its weight behind continental initiatives like the Africa Renewable Energy Initiative and the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa, aligning itself with Africa’s goal of scaling renewable energy capacity to 300 GW by 2030.
Dlamini emphasized that Africa’s struggle is not only about survival but also about justice. He urged reforms in global financing systems to ensure equitable access to climate funds while rejecting unilateral measures like the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, which could cost Africa billions.
Eswatini’s message was clear: Africa must speak with one voice, not as victims of climate injustice but as architects of global solutions. The Kingdom’s bold stance positions it as a champion of resilience and innovation, showing the world that Africa is not waiting for solutions, it is creating them.
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