President Boko addresses world leaders at COP31
12 Nov 2026
Botswana's comprehensive National Environmental, Social and Governance Strategy and Implementation Framework will be launched next month.
This was said by President Advocate Duma Boko when addressing the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention in Climate Change in Turkey.
Through the framework, he said Botswana would invest in robust data management reporting and verification systems, capacity building and strong institutions,, sustainable financial products and national green taxonomy as well as green trade, sustainable tourism and climate-smart agriculture.
He said Botswana priorities mitigation and adaptation to reduce climate impacts by adopting measures to promote renewable energy and improve energy efficiency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
In addition, he said Botswana's severe droughts, erratic rainfall, rising temperatures and growing pressure on water resources undermined agricultural productivity, public health, biodiversity and the livelihoods of communities, especially those dependent on the natural environment. ENDS
Source : BOPA
Author : Phenyo Moalosi
Location : Antalya
Event : COP31
Date : 12 Nov 2026
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