Baku, May 10, AZERTAC

The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), a global climate movement that brings together NGOs from 51 countries, issued a statement hailing Azerbaijan's leadership in global climate action.

The statement was signed by the head of the Alliance, Mithika Mwenda, and 128 African NGOs.

AZERTAC presents the statement: “We, the undersigned civil society organizations, wholeheartedly support the UNFCCC-COP29 Presidency and the Republic of Azerbaijan, the hosting Country, as they embark on the vital mission of steering the global community towards a sustainable, climate-resilient, and ecologically just future.

Given our shared concern regarding the planetary emergency and environmental challenges posing an existential threat to the planet and humanity, we find inspiration in Azerbaijan's dedication and leadership showcased in promoting climate action through global diplomatic, political, and economic interactions.

We stand at a pivotal moment where radical and resolute steps are imperative to alleviate the effects of climate change, safeguard vulnerable communities, effectively adapt, build resilience, and conserve our invaluable ecosystems for generations to come.

In this context, we encourage Azerbaijan to provide leadership in promoting dialogue, genuine collaboration, inclusivity, and innovative outreaches as we sound alarm on the urgency of global climate action.

As Azerbaijan steps into the role of global leadership for COP29, we wish to express our profound confidence in her capability to foster significant cooperation, inspire ambitious pledges, and navigate the World towards the transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient development pathways.

We unite in solidarity with the rest of the civil society – globally - in our collective endeavors to achieve climate justice, accelerate climate action, and forge a promising future for our planet and future generations.

Signatures:

1 Mithika Mwenda Kenya PACJA Sectretariat

2 Fathiya Abdulmajid Kenya PACJA Sectretariat

3 Charles Mwangi Kenya PACJA Sectretariat

4 Philip Kilonzo Kenya PACJA Sectretariat

5 Benson Simba Kenya PACJA Sectretariat

6 Fidel Niyigaba Rwanda PACJA Sectretariat

7 Phillip Dinga Kenya PACJA Secretariat, AACJ PMU

8 Yared Deme Ethiopia World Resources Institute

9 Mwanahamisi Singano Tanzania WEDO

10 Nicholas Abuya Kenya Christian Aid

11 Obed Koringo Kenya CARE

12 Mamoudou Ouedraogo Burkin Faso Association for education and environment

13 Julius Ngoma Malawi CISSONEC

14 Mamadou Barry Senegal Action Solidaire Internationale

15 Yacin Abdi Oumalkhaire Djibouti CLIMSEC

16 Sarah Ngoy Tanzania FORUMCC

17 Faustin Vuningoma Rwanda Rwanda climate change Network

18 Eugene Nforngwa Cameroon Africa Coalition for Sustainable Energy Access

19 Augustine Njamnshi Cameroon Bioresources Development & Conservation Programme - Cameroon

20 Tsaone Makwatso Botswana Botswana Climate Change Network

21 Nyanfor Ezekiel Liberia Liberian Youth for Climate Action

22 Idriss Adoum T'Chad EmergenyAgainst Hunger Association

23 Joe Bongay The Gambia Young Volunteers for the Environment Organization -Gambia

24 Lucky Abeng Nigeria South South Youth Platform on Climate Justice

25 Grace Longokwo South Sudan South Sudan Climate Change Network

26 Zandisile Howe Eswatini Youth Climate Network - Eswatini

27 Abuh Monday Nigeria CSDEV Net

28 Lydia Chibambo Zambia Zambia Climate Change Network

29 Dr. Kurauka Joseph Kenya Kenyatta University - School of Environment and Community Development

30 Meseret Habtamu Cheru Ethiopia Univeristy of Addis Ababa

31 Mohapi Mpona Eusebia Lesotho Youth4Climate Justice

32 Mohamed Nbou Morocco UCLG Africa

33 Memory Kachambwa Kenya FEMNET

34 Jackson Kimani Kenya CAP

35 David Barisa Kenya Network of African National Human Rights Institutions

36 Malesi Shiviji Kenya KEWASNET

37 Mwila Malama Malawi Save the Children

38 Martha Bekele Ethiopia Development Inititaives

39 Susan Otieno Kenya ActionAid

40 Mwangi Waituru Kenya VSO

41 Hon, Jackline Amogin Uganda PAP

42 Ruth Ngechu Kenya Pathfinder

43 Dr. Sidielmoctar Mauritania IFMSA

44 Dr. Martin Muchangi Kenya AMREF Africa

45 Duncan Omwami Kenya Kenya Platform for Climate Governance

46 Collins Otieno Kenya HIVOs

47 Elizabeth Chege Kenya SE4All

48 Veronica Jakarasi Zambia Institute of Sustainability and Development Finance

49 Ezekiel Lesmore Kenya AACC

50 Yemi Katerere Zimbabwe Africa CSO Biodiversity Alliance

51 Prof. SatishKumar Belliethathan Ethiopia NABU

52 Samante Ann Kenya MPIDO

53 Thomas Opande Uganda WWF

54 Dr. Susan Chomba Kenya World Resources Institute

55 Dr. Joanes Atela Kenya Africa Research Impact Network (ARIN)

56 Ayan Harare Kenya Oxfam in Africa

57 Julius Karanja Kenya Act Alliance

58 Nobert Tuyishime DRC East Africa Farmers Federation

59 Grace Ananda Kenya Habitat for Humanity

60 Simpilo Syabwanta Zambia Advocacy for Climate Change Education

61 Fabrice Ntchango Gabon ROSCEVAC

62 Lana Ramananafitsoa Madagascar Gasy Youth Up

63 Maggie M. Mwape Zambia Center for Environment Justce

64 MEMEN Abdoul Razak Togo Groupement ED/ADCF

65 Jose Monteiro Mozambique AVANTE

66 Helvi Shindume Namibia Women In Agriculture in Namibia

67 Kgaugelo Chelaone South Africa KECES

68 Boitumelo Marumo Botswana Botswana Climate Change Network

69 Placide Hamisi DRC DRC Climate Change Network

70 Placide Coddy Congo Cercle International de Recherches et d’Etudes des Civilisations beKwe (CIRECK)

71 Hon. Woda Joda South Sudan Member of Parliament - SS

72 Issa Gabra Niger Niger Climate Change Network

73 Yonas Gebru Ethiopia Consortium for Climate Change

74 Shampi Anna Kenya Northern Vision, Kenya

75 Florence Syevuo Kenya SDG Forum Kenya

76 Eskedar Awgichew Ergete Ethiopia Mekelle University

77 Wambui Muchaba Kenya Climate Change Adapatation for sustainable Africa(ICCASA)

78 Joe Bongay Gambia NDC

79 Mashirima Kapombe Kenya Royal Media Services

80 Obrien Kimani Kenya KBC

81 Michael Kwizera Rwanda WaterAid

82 Ahmed fathy Egypt Youth Love Egypt (YLE)

83 Tamarah Moutotekema Boussamba Gabon PACJA Gabon/One Forest Alliance

84 Idriss Adoum Idriss Chad Youth Network for Climate in Chad

85 Diop Abderrahmane Mauraitania PACJA Mauritania & Green Mauritania Youth Network

86 Anicet Oboue Cote d'Ivoire PACJA Cote D' Ivoire

87 Amilcar Benate Mozambique ICT

88 Oureratou Ouedrogo Burkin Faso Action for Education

89 Henry Bayo Sierra Leone Sierra Leone Consortium For CC and SD

90 Vivienne Kingondu Kenya FES

91 Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba Nigeria Nigeria Environment Study Action Team

92 Swalhe Ahmed AlbusaidyM Kenya Takatakaa

93 Ousmane KONATE Mali Bamako

94 Margret leomy Sierra Leone Sierra Leone Consortium For CC and SD

95 Michael Khaduyu Kenya Forumciv

96 Velma Oseko Kenya ChildFund

97 Dr. Annette Mbogoh Kenya Kituo Cha Sheria

98 Dr. Mauwia Ibrahim Shaddad Sudan Sudanise Environmental Conservation society

99 Tracy Sony Botswana Botwana Climate Change Network

100 Florence Kasule Uganda AWEPON

101 Said Chakri Morocco AMCCD Morroco

102 Nanjwa Bourawi Tunisia APEDDUB

103 Grace Ampomaa Ghana ABUNTU for Development

104 Maria Matui Tanzania Women actions towards economic development

105 Luke Dalitso Mbewe Zambia CAADP YOUTH NETWORK

106 Florence Kanyua Kenya Bunge la Mwananchi

107 Ulrich Mary Fulai Cameroon ACSEA (African coalition for sustainable energy and access

108 Assefa Yabtsega Gatachew Ethiopia The Youth Print

109 KALOGA Mohamed Guinea Greentransformation2050

110 Baldé Sana Guinea Bissau National Youth Council of Guinea Bissau

111 Lisa Banda Malawi Civil Society Network on Climate Change

112 SEETARAM Bhomeshkumar Mauritius 1) African Network for Policy Research & Advocacy for Sustainability; 2) Let's Do It Mauritius; 3) Global Youth Climate Network; 4) Youth for Oceans; 5) Millennium Campus Network

113 Vania Nhauando Goncalo Mozambique Youth Climate Action Coalition Mozambique (YCAC -MOZ)

114 Jabrin Musa Ibrahim Nigeria National Agency for the Great Green Wall

115 Dos Santos Guadalupe Dias da Glória Sao Tome and Principe Contador Produções Lda

116 Hlophe Kuhle Mongi Swaziland Climate Change Unit- Ministry of Tourism & Environmental Affairs

117 Chikomba Tashinga Zimbabwe African Youth Initiative on Climate Change Zimbabwe

118 Mvula Dalitso Zambia Center for environment

119 Ka Gorgui Senegal Natural Justice

120 Osigai Walter Uganda Marafiki United Green Youth Initiative

121 Abdilahi Mohamed Yusuf Somalia Centre for Climate Change and Land Restoration

122 Richard Matey Ghana Youth Climate Council Ghana

123 Fernades Jose Gabriel Angola PALOP Yiuth Coalition

124 Ayenan Salim Benin Youth Committed for Solidarity, Peace and Development

125 Kithinji Brian Kenya Association of Policy Practitioners

126 Muli Kevin Kariuki Kenya Conservation Alliance of Kenya

127 Mkumpha Mphatso Malawi Rebellion Extinction

128 EKELE Jiata Ugwah Nigeria CSDVNEt.”