Cities host most of Africa’s population, economic assets, infrastructure and utilities and will continue to grow throughout the century. Loss and damage instruments and funding help the world’s most vulnerable countries to cope with climate harms. African cities should be at the forefront of these efforts, yet they lack direct representation in negotiations. To influence loss and damage decisions, cities must adopt creative strategies and leverage the multiple opportunities available to act.

About the author

Aimée-Noël Mbiyozo is a Senior Research Consultant at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS). She is a migration expert whose research covers a broad range of intersecting issues, including climate change, gender, refugee rights, violent extremism and citizenship.