White climate activists need to take a step back. Yes, the climate summits are flawed and there's work to do.
But the establishment of a #LossAndDamage fund at #COP27 is a historic moment for the climate justice movement, won by decades of activism from frontline communities.
But the establishment of a #LossAndDamage fund at #COP27 is a historic moment for the climate justice movement, won by decades of activism from frontline communities.
The #LossAndDamage fund represents the first time the UN climate summit has formally acknowledged the need for climate reparations as part of climate action. Western countries resisted this for 30 years. Global South, indigenous, youth activists overcame powerful interests.
It isn't enough just to address climate mitigation and adaptation. Communities are being harmed by climate change right now. This agreement at #COP27 means that #LossAndDamage will be the third central pillar of climate action going forward. That's a big deal.
The communities who have been hurting the most from climate change could not keep waiting. Every minute lost, meant more people suffered. It was vital that they got a commitment for #LossAndDamage finance out of #COP27. And they did it.
Yes, it will take more hard work to hold the West accountable to make sure the #LossAndDamage fund truly helps those who are hurting the most. And yes, it was disappointing that there was no language on fully phasing out fossil fuels. But this is a historic step forward. #COP27
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