World leaders, delegates, and senior United Nations officials have begun arriving in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the second edition of the Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), scheduled for September 8–10.
This year’s summit, themed “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development,” will bring together heads of state, policymakers, climate experts, and civil society groups to forge a common African position ahead of COP30 in Brazil next year.
Deliberations are expected to focus on unlocking Africa’s renewable energy potential, showcasing indigenous technological innovations, mobilising climate finance, and balancing the continent’s development needs with urgent climate action.
The maiden edition of the summit took place in Nairobi, Kenya, in 2023, where African leaders adopted the Nairobi Declaration a roadmap for green growth and financing on the continent.
Building on that foundation, ACS2 is expected to push for stronger commitments to adaptation, climate-resilient infrastructure, and innovative financing mechanisms that do not trap African economies in unsustainable debt.
The gathering is anticipated to culminate in the Addis Declaration, a joint commitment outlining Africa’s climate priorities and demands to the global community.
Source: X | thecableng
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