Convened by the African Union, and the Ethiopian Government, the Second Africa Climate Summit will provide a platform for policymakers, practitioners, businesses and civil society to advance Africa’s climate agenda and sustainable development priorities.
The Africa Climate Summit 2 (ACS2) is hosted by the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) in collaboration with the African Union (AU). The GoE and AU are committed for advancing Africa’s climate agenda and sustainable development priorities.
Climate change is putting communities, economies and investments at risk across the African continent. Africa Climate Summit 2 (ACS-2) is a critical milestone on the road to COP30 for Africa to articulate its priorities and commitments – championing home-grown solutions that are driving adaptation and systems-level shifts.
ACS-2 is 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. At ACS-2, climate leaders will champion new global financing systems, and accelerate climate adaptation, mitigation, and green growth. The summit also seeks to empower communities, especially youth and indigenous groups—while fostering fair partnerships and multilateral cooperation. ACS-2 aims to position Africa not only as a frontline region of climate impacts, but as a powerhouse of global climate solutions.
The Africa Climate Summit (ACS) is uniting African leaders, policymakers, youth, civil society, development partners, and the private sector to shape a unified African stance on the global climate agenda. The summit will serve as a catalyst for bold commitments, transformative partnerships, and innovative solutions that address the continent’s most pressing climate challenges.
Under the theme of Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development, the summit is bringing together leaders, policymakers, financiers, youth, innovators, academics, civil society, and the media.
ACS-2 will spotlight the shifts needed to drive Africa towards a green, prosperous and climate-resilient future: climate finance, nature-based solutions, renewable energy, sustainable food systems, green cities, e-mobility, and indigenous knowledge.
The summit will bring together Heads of State, policymakers, climate finance partners, youth.
Key outcomes include a unified African position for COP, new partnerships, innovation showcases, and commitments to climate finance cumulating in the Addis Ababa Declaration on Climate Change.
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The ACS2 will be hosted in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 8-10 September, 2025. Pre-summit events and dialogues between 5-7 September 2025 will offer youth, communities and marginalized voices to set the tone and direction for the three-day summit.
City tour opportunities would be arranged on all the three Summit days.
Ethiopia stands as a powerful symbol of unity, resilience, and ambition in Africa’s climate journey. As the diplomatic capital of the continent and home to the African Union Headquarters, Ethiopia offers a unique platform for convening diverse global voices around a shared climate vision.
With a deep-rooted commitment to green growth, Ethiopia has led by example—pioneering initiatives such as the Green Legacy, investing heavily in renewable energy, and emerging as a continental leader in e-mobility and sustainable development. Addis Ababa, the vibrant capital nestled at high altitude, offers not only ideal environmental conditions but also a strong political will for climate action.
Ethiopia’s legacy of independence and innovation makes it the ideal host for this landmark climate summit.
As the diplomatic capital of Africa and seat for the African Union Head Quarter, as well as symbol of independence, Ethiopia represents the unity and shared vision needed to address climate change. Ethiopia has a longstanding commitment for green growth and climate policy and actions across sectors including Green Legacy, Renewable Energy and a pioneer country to promote e-mobility. Addis Ababa's high altitude and commitment to green development make it the perfect host for this historic gathering.
The Summit will spotlight nature-based solutions as a key climate adaptation pathways for Africa, boosting resilience and providing a host of ecosystem and social benefits.
The Summit will spotlight innovation and tech as drivers of emission cuts and climate resilience, enabled by finance and policy support.
The Summit will explore pathways for a just transition for Africa cutting emissions in key sectors while promoting inclusive, low-carbon growth with climate finance support.
The Summit will feature tools and approaches to boost climate finance and unlock new investment opportunities.
The Summit will explore how to boost private sector climate action through clear taxonomies, investable projects, and SME support.
The Summit will highlight the climate, mobility, security nexus as a path to mobilize finance for Africa’s resilient development.
The Summit will advocate for early warning systems that boost preparedness and resilience, and mobilize climate adaptation finance.
Climate services enable informed decisions and adaptation, offering strong potential to attract climate finance and reduce the cost of inaction.
The Summit fosters global partnerships and NDC coordination to strengthen capacity and develop resilient climate projects.