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The attendee list for the Dubai Summit rings with more than expected participation from multiple African countries, such as Nigeria, Morocco, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, and Uganda.
Africa has a very high representation at COP28, although it has attracted criticism from certain quarters. The attendee list for the Dubai Summit rings with more than expected participation from multiple African countries, such as Nigeria, Morocco, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, and Uganda.
Nigeria is represented by a record number of delegates 1,411, followed by Morocco with 823 and Kenya with 765. Amidst the criticism for sending a large number of delegates, representatives from Nigeria and Kenya clarified that a significant portion of their delegations comprised individuals representing the media, civil society organizations, and private institutions. They pointed out that they are not publicly funded. Some of their delegates are participating remotely, though listed.
A statement from an adviser to Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu highlighted Nigeria’s role as the continent’s largest country and economy, underscoring its substantial stake in climate action due to its extensive extractive economy. He added that the size of the Nigerian delegation reflects the country’s pivotal position.
Kenya also addressed concerns about the delegate numbers, describing them as exaggerated. It said that figures represented those who had registered for the event, not the actual attendees. The national government had approved only 51 essential delegates, with the remainder sponsored by various groups.
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The Tanzanian government said that over 90% of the country’s delegation was sponsored by the private sector, offering insight into the funding dynamics behind their participation.
