African perspectives on the Loss and Damage discourse: A Critical Discourse Analysis of COP 27 Speeches
(2024) SIMZ12 20241Graduate School
- Abstract
- While global narratives often portray a globally shared experience of climate
impacts, some regions are disproportionately bearing the brunt of climate-induced
losses and damages. This thesis examines the discourse surrounding Loss and
Damage in the context of COP 27, with a particular focus on African state leaders'
contributions. Employing Critical Discourse Analysis, the study identifies
dominant discourses, their origins, and their implications within the COP 27
framework. Drawing from speeches and statements by African heads of state and
representatives, the analysis unveils strategies, alliances, and rhetorical devices
employed to articulate Africa's position on Loss and Damage. Despite Africa's
minimal contribution to... (More) - While global narratives often portray a globally shared experience of climate
impacts, some regions are disproportionately bearing the brunt of climate-induced
losses and damages. This thesis examines the discourse surrounding Loss and
Damage in the context of COP 27, with a particular focus on African state leaders'
contributions. Employing Critical Discourse Analysis, the study identifies
dominant discourses, their origins, and their implications within the COP 27
framework. Drawing from speeches and statements by African heads of state and
representatives, the analysis unveils strategies, alliances, and rhetorical devices
employed to articulate Africa's position on Loss and Damage. Despite Africa's
minimal contribution to global emissions, the continent faces significant
vulnerabilities and losses due to climate change, underscoring the urgency for
effective discourse and action. While African states align with negotiating
coalitions to amplify their voices, their representation and prioritization of the
discourse at COP 27 remain nuanced. The findings shed light on the complexities
of climate negotiations and highlight the need for nuanced approaches to address
the diverse challenges faced by vulnerable regions like Africa. This research
contributes to a deeper understanding of climate discourse dynamics and paves
the way for future investigations into climate justice and global cooperation. (Less)
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- author
- Oltmanns, Wenke LU
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- SIMZ12 20241
- year
- 2024
- type
- H1 - Master's Degree (One Year)
- subject
- keywords
- Climate Justice, Africa, Critical Discourse Analysis, COP 27, Loss and Damage
- language
- English
- id
- 9171394
- date added to LUP
- 2024-08-12 16:01:33
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- 2024-08-12 16:01:33
@misc{9171394, abstract = {{While global narratives often portray a globally shared experience of climate impacts, some regions are disproportionately bearing the brunt of climate-induced losses and damages. This thesis examines the discourse surrounding Loss and Damage in the context of COP 27, with a particular focus on African state leaders' contributions. Employing Critical Discourse Analysis, the study identifies dominant discourses, their origins, and their implications within the COP 27 framework. Drawing from speeches and statements by African heads of state and representatives, the analysis unveils strategies, alliances, and rhetorical devices employed to articulate Africa's position on Loss and Damage. Despite Africa's minimal contribution to global emissions, the continent faces significant vulnerabilities and losses due to climate change, underscoring the urgency for effective discourse and action. While African states align with negotiating coalitions to amplify their voices, their representation and prioritization of the discourse at COP 27 remain nuanced. The findings shed light on the complexities of climate negotiations and highlight the need for nuanced approaches to address the diverse challenges faced by vulnerable regions like Africa. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of climate discourse dynamics and paves the way for future investigations into climate justice and global cooperation.}}, author = {{Oltmanns, Wenke}}, language = {{eng}}, note = {{Student Paper}}, title = {{African perspectives on the Loss and Damage discourse: A Critical Discourse Analysis of COP 27 Speeches}}, year = {{2024}}, }