Freetown November 9, 2023 – In a groundbreaking development, Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has been elected as the global co-chair of C40 Cities, joining forces with London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
Expressing gratitude for Mayor Khan’s previous leadership and acknowledging the support of C40 city leaders in addressing the climate emergency, Mayor Aki-Sawyerr emphasized the importance of amplifying the voices of Global South cities in climate action planning.
As the newly elected co-chair, Mayor Aki-Sawyerr is committed to ensuring that the perspectives and needs of Global South cities are not merely included but prioritized, forming the cornerstone of their collective mission.
This marks a significant step in addressing the climate crisis with a global perspective.
Mayor Aki-Sawyerr also expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve in this global capacity, emphasizing its alignment with Freetown’s local Climate Action agenda.
Her post reads below:
“I am thrilled and humbled to have been elected as C40 Cities global co-chair alongside Mayor of London Sadiq Khan!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mayor Khan for his leadership over the last two years and the leaders of other C40 cities for their solidarity and support in addressing the climate emergency. It’s crucial that the voices of Global South cities are heard and considered in climate action planning. As co-chair, I’m dedicated to ensuring our perspectives and needs are not just included, but prioritised, and these priorities form the foundation of our shared mission.
I am grateful for the opportunity to serve in this global capacity which will complement our local Climate Action agenda for Freetown.”
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