As the UN Ocean Conference unfolds in Nice, France underscoring global commitments to ocean health, the Alliance of Climate Frontline Communities stands in unwavering solidarity with the fisherfolk of Kerala. In the span of merely two weeks, their lives and livelihoods have been severely affected by two catastrophic shipwrecks off their coast – the Liberian-flagged MSC Elsa 3, spewing hazardous chemicals and oil, and a Singapore-flagged vessel experiencing a dangerous container explosion. These incidents are not isolated; they are symptoms of a wider pattern of unchecked maritime activity and inadequate regulation that disproportionately burdens frontline coastal communities across the Asia-Pacific region, who are already grappling with the existential threats of climate change. From rising sea levels and extreme weather events to ocean acidification and marine pollution, these communities are on the front lines of an unfolding ecological crisis and shipwrecks only exacerbate their precarious existence.
Learn More Get InvolvedThe Alliance of Climate Frontline Communities (ACFC) recognizes the "Pact for the Future" process as a significant step toward addressing global challenges through international cooperation. This Communique aims to highlight areas of the Pact that align with our aspirations, while identifying gaps that require urgent attention to ensure that Climate Frontline Communities (CFCs) are not only acknowledged but empowered the global discourse.
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