Pre-COP31 in Abidjan: PACJA Represents African Civil Society's Demands

In Abidjan, on September 25, 2026, African civil society organizations gathered to discuss global climate governance, focusing on adaptation funding and debt reduction for African countries. Organized by the Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), the meeting aimed to prepare for COP31 scheduled in November in Turkey. PACJA's national coordinator, Dr. Oboué Durand, emphasized the importance of this mobilization to strengthen Africa's stance in international negotiations. The discussions centered on access to climate finance and its redistribution to benefit African mechanisms.