Nairobi, 10 November, 2026 / 6:58 pm (ACI Africa).
As world leaders convene in Antalya forUnited Nations(UN) Climate Change Conference –COP31, the Director ofLaudato Si’ Movement in Africa(LSM) in Africa,Ashley Kitisya, has underscored the need for governments, faith communities and civil society organizations to strengthen partnerships in addressing the climate crisis.
The LSM official was quoted in a statement issued on Monday, November 9, as the 31st meeting of the Conference of the Parties to theUnited Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC) opened in Türkiye, emphasizing the need to place justice, human dignity and shared responsibility at the centre of global climate action.
“At COP31, governments, faith communities, and civil society must work together to turn commitments into concrete action, ensuring that those who have contributed least to the climate crisis are not left to bear its greatest burdens,” Ms. Kitisya said.
She underlined the importance of building strong partnerships and bringing communities together, saying, “At Laudato Si’ Movement, we believe that real change happens when we build strong partnerships, bring communities together, and work toward a common purpose.”
“The climate crisis is not only an environmental emergency. It is a question of justice, human dignity, and our shared responsibility to one another,” Ms. Kitisya emphasized.
