This high-level Forum brought together nearly 1000 participants, 230 participants in person at Daystar University and over 500 participants online, from 14 African countries, representing civil society organizations, policymakers, youth movements, environmental justice advocates, and democracy practitioners. The event served as a critical platform for stakeholders to assess the state of democratic resilience, anti-corruption measures, electoral integrity, and climate governance in the region.
A Call for Climate and Health Action
The undersigned organisations called upon Parties at COP28 to adopt ambitious outcomes that protect and promote the health of people and the planet. The organizations underscore the essential nature of climate action that protects the human right to health and the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.