Africa Climate Summit 2

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 – 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘

1, Addis Ababa Declaration adopted.

2, Africa Climate Innovation Compact (ACIC) and African Climate Facility (ACF) launched under the initiative of 𝗛.𝗘. 𝗔𝗯𝗶𝘆 𝗔𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗱, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

3, Multi-billion-dollar commitments mobilized to support locally-led climate action across the continent.

4, Over 25,000 participants convened.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: africaclimatesummit2.et/news-detail/Jo…

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The Government of Ethiopia, led by the Ministry of Planning and Development, convened a recognition dinner reception for its partners for the historic Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) on October 16, 2025, at the Hilton Hotel in Addis Ababa.

The event brought together a distinguished higher government officials of FDRE, Ambassadors and Heads of Diplomatic Missions, leaders of international and regional organizations, representatives of foundations and Philanthropies, the private sector, civil society, non-state actors, and youth volunteers to celebrate the successful conclusion of the historic summit.

H.E. Dr. Fitsum Assefa(@FitsumAdela), Minister of Planning and Development and the Nationally Designated Coordinator of ACS2, expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the Office of the Prime Minister, the African Union Commission, government institutions, and all development partners, stakeholders, and volunteers for their wonderful financial and technical support as well as for actively taking part in the Summit in different forms.

The evening underscored a shared message of unity and partnership, celebrating the collective effort that turned ACS2 into a continental milestone.

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The adoption of The Addis Ababa Declaration at #ACS2 is a turning point for Africa’s climate journey. It sets out a united African position on the Africa-led solutions such as nature-based solutions, fair climate finance, adaptation and resilience, and just transition, making clear that what Africa needs is not aid, but provision of fair, predictable grant-based climate finance , and scaled-up investment.

This Declaration matters because it ensures that climate action is not just about high-level pledges but about real provision of fair finance that matches the ambition and potential climate solution well owned by Africans. It ties Africa’s future to climate justice, renewable energy, nature-based solutions, resilience, and a green economy driven by innovation and inclusion.

But how do we make it real? By:

-Holding partners accountable for delivering climate finance as grants, not debt.
-Building inclusive finance systems that channel resources to grassroots communities.
-Carrying this united voice forward to COP30 in Brazil to demand global fairness.

The impact is clear: with the Addis Ababa Declaration, Africa has shifted the narrative from vulnerability to leadership. Now, the question is, will the world step up to match Africa’s ambition?

#ACS2 #AddisAbabaDeclaration #ClimateFinance #Agenda2063 #COP30 #AfricanSolutions #ResilienceIsKey

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The close of #ACS2 marked a turning point: Africa secured multi-billion-dollar commitments to finance renewable energy, nature-based solutions scale adaptation, and build resilient infrastructure. These pledges are not framed as aid, but as investments in Africa’s people, markets, and innovations that will power a greener global future.

From the Africa Climate Innovation Compact, mobilizing $50 billion annually, to the Africa Green Industrialization Initiative backed by $100 billion, and the operationalization of new climate funds through African financial institutions. The Danish Government is also committed to providing $79 million for food systems transformation in Ethiopia. The scale of ambition is historic. Each figure represents not just finance, but the foundation of a new development model, one where African solutions drive global progress.

The challenge now lies in turning pledges into projects: renewable energy grids that light up homes, resilient agriculture that feeds families, and infrastructure strong enough to withstand a changing climate. Implementation is where Africa’s future and the world will be defined.

So the question is no longer if the resources will come and appreciate partners with this new wave of investment, but what should we start with first to shape a fair and global financial system reform for a sustainable and resilient future?

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At #ACS2, one truth stood out: climate solutions must be driven by people, not just policies. Youth and communities are central to this vision, ensuring that decisions today truly reflect the needs of tomorrow.

The question is, how do we turn this vision into action?

Implementation can be seen through:

-Stakeholder consultations that shape the outcomes of the Summit from the ground up.

-Youth advisory councils linked directly to the convenors of the ACS2, such as the Government of Ethiopia and the AUC.

- The African youths drove their way and helped to organize their own Assembly, such as the Africa Youth Climate Assembly 2025, and came out with the Youth Declaration

- Briefing sessions for the African youth were held, and they were directly engaged with representatives of the top Government of Ethiopia from the host country (Ethiopia).

- Direct funding for youth engagements, including for the convening of the Africa Youth Climate Assembly 2025 held on 5-6 September in Adwa Victory Memorial Museum, and partners support their engagement.

- Intergenerational dialogues to bridge experience and innovation between elders and young changemakers.

This is how inclusion moves from words to real impact during the ACS2 processes by empowering those at the grassroots and those who will inherit the future.

How do you think youth and communities can be engaged and shape Africa’s climate journey more effectively?

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