# France and Kenya have joined forces to advocate an international taxation taskforce at Cop28, aimed at securing new levies to fund climate action initiatives. Presidents William Ruto of Kenya and Emmanuel Macron of France lead this collaborative effort. Climate Home reports that the taskforce will explore levies on shipping, aviation, financial transactions, and fossil fuels. Advanced discussions are underway to expand the coalition in Dubai, with the objective of reaching consensus on specific proposals by COP30.
France and Kenya unite to propose global taxes for COP28 Climate Funding