With disproportionate impacts on the most vulnerable frontline communities, the unprecedented magnitude of the climate crisis undermines the human rights to life, food, water, equal protection, and a clean and healthy environment, for present and future generations. Despite notable progress made in recent years, it is clear that existing commitments and actions remain insufficient to meet the climate emergency, and we are dangerously off track towards achieving the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement.

Confronted with this existential threat, Oxfam in Africa (OiA) convened Africa Group of Negotiators, Government representatives, civil society organizations, Regional Youth Networks, and communities from across the African continent under the theme “Bringing together African Voices ahead climate conference ”. These climate stakeholders have united their voices and perspectives through the COP28 Collective Statement: Declaration for Climate Justice. 

This declaration synthesises the demands and aspirations of a generation that acknowledges its unique role and potential for transformative change both within and beyond the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).