Despite African walkout, fractious land COP ends without drought agreement

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Failure to adopt drought protocol enables harm to vulnerable populations and undermines climate adaptation. | The failure to adopt a drought protocol represents a significant setback for climate adaptation, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations in Africa. While the African walkout underscored regional solidarity and climate justice, the postponement of negotiations exacerbates existing inequalities and delays critical interventions. The ethical cost of inaction outweighs the symbol