Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — September 2, 2025
As the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) opens in Addis Ababa, leaders from across the continent are convening to shape a unified African position on climate action. Held under the theme “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development,” the summit seeks to amplify Africa’s voice in global climate negotiations and push for fair, inclusive solutions.
Despite Africa contributing less than 4% of global emissions, Africa bears the brunt of climate change facing intensifying heatwaves, droughts, and floods that threaten food security and economic stability. ACS2 provides a critical platform to demand climate justice, unlock sustainable finance, and showcase Africa-led innovations in energy, agriculture, and green infrastructure.
Among the voices shaping the summit is Luganda David Nsiyonna, a climate journalist and advocate who emphasizes the need for African-led narratives and solutions. In his coverage from Addis Ababa, Luganda David highlights the urgency of aligning climate finance with local realities and ensuring that youth and grassroots communities are not sidelined in high-level discussions. “Africa must not only speak with one voice,” he notes, “but ensure that voice reflects the lived experiences of its people from farmers in Karamoja to innovators in Kigali Innovation City.”
The summit will culminate in the Addis Ababa Declaration on Climate Change, a landmark document that will guide Africa’s stance ahead of COP30. With youth, civil society, and policymakers actively engaged, ACS2 is more than a diplomatic gathering—it’s a continental movement toward resilience, equity, and climate justice.
