Addis ababa: Ethiopia will host the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS-2), which is expected to take steps towards implementing effective climate action solutions while securing genuine international commitments to support environmental and climate initiatives on the continent. ACS-2 serves as a platform for unifying Africa’s voice and leadership in global climate action, advancing African-led climate solutions, and catalyzing bold financial and political commitments.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, a steering committee under the Office of the Prime Minister, alongside a national coordination committee led by the Ministry of Planning and Development and the African Union, has been established to facilitate the summit scheduled from September 8-10, 2025. The summit will be preceded by pre-summit events from September 5-7.
Under the theme ‘Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development,’ the summit aims to amplify Africa’s voice in global climate discussions, mobilize climate finance, and highlight innovative local solutions, such as Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative. With over 20,000 participants expected, including heads of state, policymakers, climate experts, financial institutions, private sector leaders, and youth representatives, ACS-2 will serve as a high-level platform for coordinated green action and climate resilience across the continent.
The state minister noted that the summit also intends to shift the narrative that Africa is merely a victim of the climate crisis. Instead, it will emphasize the continent’s active role in climate action solutions and mechanisms to address the impacts of climate change. In this regard, the summit would demonstrate that Africa is not waiting for external intervention but is actively shaping its own future and becoming part of the solution.
ACS-2 will feature side events and exhibitions showcasing achievements in combating climate change, including advancements in climate-smart agriculture and green energy development. As the host country, Ethiopia will present its successes in green development projects, such as the Green Legacy Initiative, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, and sustainable transportation initiatives.
The state minister indicated that topics at the summit will include technological and agricultural solutions for climate change, climate adaptation, resilience, and building early warning systems, culminating in a political declaration to be known as the “Addis Ababa Declaration”.