Why the African Union (AU) will drive a realistic African climate agenda, address false solutions and fossil fuels at the ongoing Africa Climate Week in Ethiopia Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development By…
Africa Climate Summit 2025: AGESI Brings New Lens on Africa’s Green Opportunities
Dr. Eugene Itua, Executive Director of AGESI As Africa prepares for the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis Ababa from September 8–10, 2025, attention is turning to the initiatives that could reshape how the continent navigates climate and…
Can the AU Drive a Realistic African Climate Agenda?
By Prince Israel Orekha As Africa Climate Week (ACS2) opens, one pressing question lingers: Can the African Union (AU) chart a realistic and united pathway to address Africa’s climate crisis—or will the gathering become another symbolic ceremony remembered only…
Accelerating Scalable Climate Solutions for Cities through the NDCs
Accelerating Scalable Climate Solutions for Cities through the NDCs By Gboyega Olorunfemi Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – At the Implementation Lab on Cities during the ongoing Africa Climate Week, climate experts, policymakers, and practitioners reflected on the critical role…
Climate Momentum from Nairobi Must Drive Real Action at Summit.
By Olivia Adhiambo Ojwando All focus shifts to Ethiopia next week as it prepares to host the second Africa Climate Summit, following Kenya’s landmark 2023 summit that birthed the Nairobi Declaration and ignited a bold collective call at both continental…
Africa Climate Summit/Week Must Unravel Equitable Solutions and Support Subnational Climate Action
Africa Climate Summit/Week Must Unravel Equitable Solutions and Support Subnational Climate Action By Prof. Sam Ugwu From September 1st to 10th, leaders from Africa, experts in climate change, practitioners from the private sector, members of civil society, youth…
Youth Advocates present Africa Youth Climate Assembly Declaration to Ruto, Adesina
Africa’s youth biggest asset for the continent and the world, say Kenya’s President Ruto and African Development Bank’s Adesina Hundreds of young people from across Africa are demanding a significant role in decision making for climate action. Youth leaders,…
IRENA and AUDA-NEPAD Join Forces to Advance Regional Interconnections in Africa
Regional integration is key for Africa to tap into its abundant renewable energy resources and fulfil development goals. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) signed an agreement today aimed at supporting African countries…