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October 1, 2026
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Wetang'ula calls for tax on polluters to fund Africa's climate fight

Wetang'ula calls for tax on polluters to fund Africa's climate fight

Wetang’ula said African countries needed to move beyond international declarations and establish sustainable financing mechanisms to fund climate adaptation..

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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called for African nations to impose taxes on polluters and mineral extractors to fund the continent's climate change response.

  • Key Call: Polluters and mineral extractors must contribute to the cost of climate change impacts in Africa.
  • Key Person: National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula.
  • Context: Wetang'ula made these remarks during a meeting with a delegation from the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) regarding a proposed Model Law on Climate Change for Africa.

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