Preparations are in high gear for the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), set to take place from September 8–10, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The meeting will be co-hosted by the Government of Ethiopia and the African Union Commission.
The summit, themed “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development,” will bring together African leaders, development partners, the private sector, and civil society. The goal is to secure more funding and stronger commitments to support Africa’s transition to clean energy and climate-resilient economies.
Africa contributes the least to global greenhouse gas emissions but is among the hardest hit by climate change. The continent faces droughts, floods, food insecurity, and energy shortages, making the question of financing urgent.
Kenya, which hosted the first Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi in 2023, will showcase its leadership in climate action. The country has:
Enacted the Climate Change Act (2016) to coordinate national response.
Rolled out the National Climate Change Action Plan.
Expanded renewable energy projects in geothermal, wind, hydro, and solar power.
Invested in climate-smart farming, including irrigation, drought-resistant crops, and agroforestry.
Launched a campaign to plant 15 billion trees by 2032.
Ahead of the main summit, several pre-summit events are already underway, including:
The African Youth Climate Assembly (AYCA 2025).
The Climate and Development in Africa Conference (CCDA-13).
Consultations by the African Group of Negotiators (AGN).
Sessions under the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action.
These discussions, hosted at the Addis International Convention Centre (AICC) and the Adawa Museum, aim to strengthen Africa’s united voice ahead of COP30 later this year.
The summit is expected to mobilise billions in climate finance, push for direct investment in renewable energy and adaptation projects, and reaffirm Africa’s role as a global leader in climate action.
