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The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) Announces Advanced Preparations for a Landmark Summit
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia –
21st of August 2025 – The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (GoE), in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC), is pleased to announce significant progress in preparations for the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2).
The Summit, a pivotal event for continental and global climate action, is set to take place from 8-10 September 2025, with a series of pre-summit events running from 5-7 September 2025 at the Addis International Convention Center (AICC), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
With nearly two weeks remaining, the ACS2 is poised to deliver on its theme, “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development,” with a dynamic program of events, ensuring a continental Africa-led climate solutions, partnerships, and investments.
Speakers Confirming and Programming Advanced
ACS2 will feature a combination of mandated events, official side events, pavilions and exhibitions providing participants with a rich and diverse program.
- Mandated Events: Official opening of the Summit and pavilions and Closing Ceremonies, High-Level National Statements, Over 50 Thematic High-level and Technical Panels, and the Closed Consultation and Adoption of the Addis Ababa Declaration.
- Official Side Events: Over 180 approved side events covering wide range of topics including Nature-based Solutions, Technological Solutions, Energy, Agriculture and Food Systems, Cities, Just Transitions, Green Minerals, Early Warning Systems, Health, Finance and Investment including reforms of global architecture and policy, among others.
- Pavilions: Thematic, regional, and country pavilions, with about 24 pavilion spaces already allocated.
- Exhibitions: More than 30 exhibitions mainly from private sectors are registered to showcase their green innovations, technologies, and partnerships are going to be showcased.
- Confirmed Speakers: The Summit is set to welcome a distinguished group of leaders and experts, with confirmations from high-level speakers from across Africa and invited international guests, including the UN Secretary-General.
- Pre-summit events: The ACS2 will be preceded with pre-summit events including Thirteenth Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA-XIII), the second African Youth Climate Assembly 2025 and the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) from 5-7 September 2025.
A Coordinated and Harmonized Preparations for the Two Back to Back Events (the CW2 and the ACS2) are proceeding
Preparations for the ACS2 are advancing rapidly in coordination with the upcoming Climate Week 2-2025 (CW2) and the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2), which are hosted at the AICC.
Together, these events coupled with the important pre-summit events will position Africa at the center of global climate discussions, creating synergies between continental solutions and international processes.
The African Union Commission and the National Organizing Committee (NOC) continues to work closely with governments, partners, and stakeholders to ensure a seamless and impactful experience for all delegates. The NOC extends its sincere gratitude to those organizations that have financially and technically supported the ACS2 and CW2.
Registration & Media Accreditation
All interested participants and media representatives are reminded that the registration is continuing. Yet, the registration for hosting side events and pavilions has already been closed.
All participants who are not yet registered but interested to attend the ACS2 must register through the ACS2 website at:
https://africaclimatesummit2.et/registration/.
Journalists and media representatives seeking accreditation must apply through the online registration system on the AU website:
https://accreditation.au.int/en/form/second-africa-climate-summit.
The deadline for media accreditation is August 31, 2025. All delegates and media representatives are encouraged to complete their registration early to ensure a smooth and timely accreditation process.
Media Contact:
Mr. Mensur Dessie Nuri, Chair of the Communication and Media Committee, Ministry of Planning & Development, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
Email: communications@africaclimatesummit2.et
Mr. Molalet Tsedeke, Co-Chair of the Communication and Media Committee, African Union Commission
Email: MolaletT@africanunion.org
Visit: https://africaclimatesummit2.et and register today!
