Africa Prepares for Second Climate Summit with Ambitious Agenda

Strategic Insights -

The African Union Commission (AUC) and the Ethiopian government have made significant progress in preparations for the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), scheduled to take place from September 8 to 10. The summit aims to position Africa at the forefront of global climate discussions, with a focus on financing Africa's resilient and green development. Preparatory events, including Climate Week 2-2025 and the Thirteenth Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa, will kick off on September 1, setting the stage for a continental Africa-led climate solutions agenda.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) will take place from September 8 to 10 at the Addis International Convention Center (AICC) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  • The summit's theme is "Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa's Resilient and Green Development."
  • Over 50 thematic high-level and technical panels will be held during the summit, covering topics such as nature-based solutions, technological solutions, energy, and agriculture.
  • More than 30 exhibitors from the private sector have registered to showcase their green innovations and technologies.
  • The summit will feature high-level national statements and official opening and closing ceremonies.
  • A distinguished group of leaders and experts, including the United Nations Secretary-General, will attend the summit.
  • Climate Week 2-2025 will take place from September 1 to 6, preceding the ACS2.
  • The Thirteenth Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDAXIII), the second African Youth Climate Assembly, and the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) will also take place during the pre-summit events.

Statistics:

  • The summit will feature over 50 thematic high-level and technical panels.
  • More than 30 exhibitors will showcase their green innovations and technologies.
  • The summit will welcome a distinguished group of leaders and experts from across Africa and invited international guests.
  • Climate Week 2-2025 will take place from September 1 to 6.
  • The Thirteenth Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDAXIII) will take place from 5 to 7 September.

Sources:

  • "The African Union Commission (AUC) and the government of Ethiopia have announced significant progress in the preparations for the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), scheduled to take place from 8 to 10 September."
  • (Michel Haoses, September 4, 2025)