Africa: PM Abiy’s Africa Climate Innovation Compact, African Climate Facility Established At Conclusion of ACS2

Africa: PM Abiy’s Africa Climate Innovation Compact, African Climate Facility Established At Conclusion of ACS2

Addis Ababa — The Africa Climate Innovation Compact (ACIC) and the African Climate Facility (ACF), were established under the initiative of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia at the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) held in Addis Ababa. At the close of ACS2, the African Leaders Addis Ababa Declaration on Climate Change and Call To…

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Africa: PM Abiy’s Africa Climate Innovation Compact, African Climate Facility Established At Conclusion of ACS2

Africa: The Second Africa Climate Summit Opens in Addis Ababa With a Call for Climate Investment and African-Led Solutions

The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) opened today in Addis Ababa with a clear call from African leaders to move from rhetoric to action–positioning Africa not as a victim of climate change, but as a driving force of solutions and the next global climate economy. Convened by the African Union Commission (AUC) and hosted by…

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Africa: PM Abiy’s Africa Climate Innovation Compact, African Climate Facility Established At Conclusion of ACS2

Africa: Somalia’s President Meets Djibouti and Kenya Leaders At Africa Climate Summit

Addis Ababa — Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud attended the 2nd Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, where he held bilateral talks with Djibouti’s President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh and Kenya’s President William Ruto. During the meetings, the leaders discussed regional cooperation in combating terrorism, strengthening peace efforts, and enhancing bilateral relations. President Hassan emphasized Somalia’s…

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Africa: PM Abiy’s Africa Climate Innovation Compact, African Climate Facility Established At Conclusion of ACS2

Africa: Liberia Showcases Climate Resilience Strategy At Africa Regional Climate Week

Addis Ababa — Liberia has reaffirmed its commitment to climate resilience and sustainable development during the Africa Regional Climate Week held at the Addis Convention Centre in Addis Ababa. Representing the country at the High-Level Ministerial Meeting, Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), outlined Liberia’s national approach to…

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Turning point for Africa as climate fund, resilience framework launched in Addis

Turning point for Africa as climate fund, resilience framework launched in Addis

A diverse coalition of civil society leaders, government officials, development partners, and grassroots voices witness the official launch of the Climate Justice Impact Fund for Africa (CJIFA) and the Africa Just Resilience Framework (JRF) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. PHOTO/PACJA. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] In a defining moment for Africa’s climate future, a diverse coalition of…

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