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Africa Climate Summit 2: Amplifying Collective Voice for Regional Resilience and Prosperity

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The Africa Climate Summit 2 (ACS2), set to take place in Addis Ababa from September 8-10, 2025, is poised to deliver solutions that ensure resilience and prosperity for the people in the region. The summit's theme, "Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa's Resilient and Green Development," will be at the forefront of discussions among member States, the African Union, and international partners. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) will lead the way with a dedicated Pavilion serving as a hub for knowledge exchange, policy dialogue, and regional collaboration.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Africa Climate Summit 2 (ACS2) is scheduled to take place from September 8-10, 2025, with pre-summit events from September 5-7, 2025, at the Addis International Convention Center (AICC).
  • The summit's theme is "Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa's Resilient and Green Development," with a focus on continental Africa-led climate solutions, partnerships, and investments.
  • The IGAD delegation will be led by the Executive Secretary, Workneh Gebeyehu, who will engage with member States, the African Union, and international partners to advance the region's climate agenda.
  • The IGAD Pavilion will host side events covering priority themes including blue economy, drought resilience, climate applications and adaptation, and food security.
  • Climate change is an existential issue for the IGAD region, and the Africa Climate Summit is an opportunity to amplify collective voice, forge stronger partnerships, and deliver solutions for regional resilience and prosperity.
  • The summit will feature a dynamic program of events, including knowledge exchange, policy dialogue, and regional collaboration, with a focus on delivering solutions that ensure resilience and prosperity for the people in the region.

Statistics:

  • The Africa Climate Summit 2 (ACS2) will take place from September 8-10, 2025.
  • The summit's pre-summit events will run from September 5-7, 2025.
  • The Addis International Convention Center (AICC) will serve as the venue for the summit.
  • The IGAD delegation will be led by the Executive Secretary, Workneh Gebeyehu.
  • The summit will focus on climate applications and adaptation, covering the use of innovative tools for climate risk management.

Sources:

  • The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Workneh Gebeyehu
  • The Ethiopia News Agency
  • Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)
  • Africa Climate Summit 2 (ACS2)

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