Posted on December, 17 2018

COP24, or Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, was held in Katowice, Poland, from December 2 to 14, 2018. Governments from more than 190 countries came together to participate in the negotiations on the implementation of Paris Agreement commitments. This year's talks encourage countries to increase their climate goals by 2020 in response to the latest climate science presented in the ) special report of the Working Group of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on global warming of 1.5. They were tasked with developing strong basic rules to achieve the Paris Agreement, to commit through a COP decision to update the national climate goals by 2020, and to provide a predictable and adequate support for the full implementation of national climate plans.
 
For Africa, the COP24 happens when the effects of climate change are really noticeable. Indeed, four African countries are among the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Taking into account the socio-economic situation, the effects of climate change will exacerbate the already precarious conditions of the continent. According to the scientific report, "Wildlife in a warming world", released last March by WWF, if we limit the increase of the earth's temperature to 2 ° C, the climate situation will be unsustainable for 25% of the Madagascar spies.

A critical situation requiring a sustainable solution. The island was represented by the Government and the Climate Change Thematic Group, co-chairing by WWF with the executive management of the Meteorology. "As at each COP the GTCC is in charge of the preparation of parallel events in Madagascar with the MEEF in order to enhance our visibility in the fight against climate change, whether in terms of adaptation or the resilience of local communities, "says Harisoa Rakotondrazafy of WWF.

COP24 is a test on climate multilateralism. It will remain for each country to implement determined ambitious national contributions for a positive global effect. The results of COP24 highlight the United Nations climate change summit in September 23, 2019. An opportunity for Leaders to respond to the COP24's call for increased ambition by announcing updated and more ambitious climate targets by 2020. At this stage, taking concrete actions at all levels, without waiting for commitments from entangled leaders in dilemmas that undoubtedly prevent us from seeing what is essential and or not, is the best thing to do today.