BAKU, Azerbaijan, Nov 14 – UN Secretary-General António Guterres has stressed the importance of securing a climate finance deal at COP29, warning that developing nations
He replaced Rigathi Gachagua, who was impeached by parliament after a bitter fall-out with President William Ruto and has vowed to continue mounting a legal challenge.
Gachagua is now asking the Court of Appeal to issue an injunction to suspend the High Court proceedings while his appeal is under review.
Grantees receiving emergency funding include Faith in Florida, Black Collective, Florida Rising, Appalachian Community Capital, New Disabled South, Kelly’s Kitchen and more. This funding will bring the foundation’s total giving in the US South and Heartland to over $195 million since 2016.
Buhle Makamanzi, the Foundation’s Deputy Director of Global Communications in Africa, highlighted that their operations in Kenya are “in alignment with the typical agreements Kenya makes with other foundations and nonprofits,” ensuring compliance with local laws and policies.
The COP29 Presidency emphasised the importance of a “balanced package” that delivers its vision to enhance ambition and enable action at COP29. This includes delivering on all mandates and taking clear next steps following the COP28 Global Stocktake outcomes.
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