World leaders urged to act to reverse climate change

Barbados' Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has called on leaders attending the ongoing United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP29 in Azerbaijan, to commit to new collective goals that will enable states to reverse the current trajectory of climate change. While delivering Barbados' national statements at the World Leaders Climate Action Summit, she warned the planet is hurtling towards catastrophe. The Barbadian leader put forward seven critical elements which she says can assist. They include the proper capitalisation of the Loss and Damage Fund and a dedicated SIDS window in the Global Environment Facility Special Climate Change Fund. Ms. Mottley again made the case for developing countries to have access to cheaper, longer term capital and urgently needed financial reforms. Rich countries were also encouraged to deliver on their commitments. She also reiterated a call for a universal carbon pricing mechanism and a global methane agreement. Subscribe to CBC Barbados https://www.youtube.com/@cbcbarbados246 Connect with the CBC Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCBARBADOS/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcbarbados246 X: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNews #ConnectingBarbadianCommunities