South Sudan's English Daily Newspaper
"We Dare where others fear"
By Awan Achiek
Ethiopia is set to host the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in September 2025, marking a major milestone in Africa’s ongoing efforts to assert leadership in the global climate response.
A three-day summit will be held in Addis Ababa from September 8 to 10, 2025.
The biennial event, co-convened by the Government of Ethiopia and the African Union Commission, will focus on the theme “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development.”
The summit is expected to bring together over 45 African Heads of State, hundreds of global stakeholders, and development partners.
A statement issued by the Ethiopian government on Monday said the summit seeks to reshape climate finance strategies, foster regional cooperation, and focus on Africa’s intrinsic potential to meet and exceed its climate goals.
“The second edition of the Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) aims to inform and influence commitments related to climate action, fostering Africa-led solutions and financing,” it said.
It emphasised the importance of climate financing strategies that support adaptation and mitigation efforts while fostering green development.
“The summit will focus on nature- and technology-based solutions, climate adaptation and resilience, and climate finance, emphasising African-led solutions,” it said.
The conference aims to generate solutions for climate change while addressing the continent’s needs for significant climate financing—estimated at nearly $3 billion, with a shortfall of approximately $2.5 billion.
Despite contributing less than 4 per cent to global greenhouse gas emissions, Africa faces severe climate impacts, including droughts and floods.
“ACS2 is a crucial opportunity for Africa to lead global climate action ahead of the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), unifying the continent’s voice to advocate for a fair financial system, renewable energy, and community-led solutions,” it said.
The summit also seeks to elevate climate change as a justice issue, aligning with the African Union’s agenda for 2025.
“The summit will encourage policymakers to propose solutions for political and financial mobilisation against climate change.”
