Vice President Michael Usi has left for Baku, Azerbaijan, to represent Malawi at the 29th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP-29).
President Lazarus Chakwera has entrusted Usi with this responsibility, and as Minister of Natural Resources and Climate Change, he will also champion the interests of 45 other Least Developed Countries (LDC) member states, which Malawi currently chairs.
The conference offers a vital platform for Malawi to advocate for timely and sufficient climate financing to mitigate climate-induced impacts and foster resilience.
Usi will also engage in bilateral discussions with representatives from the United Kingdom, Scotland, Africa Climate Foundation (ACF), Green Climate Foundation (GCF), and OPEC Fund for International Development.
This trip is a significant opportunity for Malawi to demonstrate its commitment to global cooperation and sustainable development. Previously, Usi attended the African Consultation Conference in Morocco as part of a broader diplomatic push.
Usi is anticipated to return to Malawi on Friday, November 15th, 2024, through Kamuzu International Airport.
