UN urges renewed political and climate action in Libya amid humanitarian and governance crises
The meeting underscored the urgent need for international unity in supporting Libya’s recovery, stability, and climate resilience.
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00:00The United Nations has renewed calls for coordinated international efforts to support Libya's political transition and address mountain humanitarian and climate-related challenges.
00:12I'm pleased to inform you that on the 20th of June, the Berlin Process International Follow-Up Committee on Libya, IFCL, met in Berlin under the hospices of the Federal Republic of Germany and ANSMIL, reconvening for the first time after a hiatus of four years.
00:30The meeting marked a significant shift towards reinvigorating international coordination on Libya and consolidating international support to UN efforts in advancing a political process.
00:44Guyana's UN ambassador highlighted climate vulnerability as another pressing threat, reflecting on the devastation from 2023's Storm Daniel in Derna.
00:55The impacts of the 2023 flood in Derna, caused by Storm Daniel, were compounded by the lack of governance, inadequate infrastructure, and limited preparedness.
01:07Considering these challenges, the joint pledges call on Libyan authorities and development partners to, one, work towards achieving a unified budget and investing in the modernization of dams and other relevant infrastructure.
01:22Climate models suggest that the Mediterranean region is warming 20% faster than the global average.
01:31As air temperatures rise, so does its capacity to hold water.
01:36The modernization of Libya's dams is therefore critical.
01:39The major highlights the urgent need for international unity in supporting Libya's recovery, stability, and climate resilience.
