First African Climate Summit opens in Kenya

Protesters gather to demand action on climate change, in the streets, in Nairobi (AP)

The first African Climate Summit is opening as heads of state assert a stronger voice on a global issue that affects the continent of 1.3 billion people the most – even as they contribute to it the least.

Kenyan President William Ruto’s government launched the ministerial session on Monday while more than a dozen heads of state began to arrive, determined to wield more global influence and bring in far more financing and support.