Uganda activist Hilda Flavia Nakabuye urges wealthy polluters' accountability and supports equitable climate finance at COP29.

The world faces an urgent climate crisis, with severe impacts felt primarily in the Global South, where nations like Uganda suffer despite minimal carbon emissions. The richest 1% contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, causing 1.3 million excess heat-related deaths. Activist Hilda Flavia Nakabuye calls for accountability from wealthy polluters and urges support for initiatives like the Climate Change Superfund Act, advocating for equitable climate finance at COP29.

September 30, 2024
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