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Kenya will be Champion of Entire Global South on Climate Change at the UN Security Council – Kenyatta

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President Uhuru Kenyatta has told world leaders that Kenya will be a steadfast champion of the interests of African countries and the entire Global South on climate change at the UN Security Council (UNSC). The President said Kenya will particularly focus on creating a “compelling case for the nexus between climate change and security” noting that the phenomenon was “escalating and complicating new and old conflicts throughout the world”.

The Kenyan Head of State spoke on Monday afternoon in Glasgow, Scotland where he delivered Kenya’s national statement at the World Leaders Summit of the ongoing 26th United Nations Climate Conference (COP26) being co-hosted by the United Kingdom (UK) and Italy.

On the sidelines of the ongoing 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta met several world leaders.