With #COP30 starting soon, how will new climate-trade rules affect Africa’s development?

Join us on 12 Nov for a webinar to discuss Africa’s journey from #ACS2 through COP30 and toward the WTO Ministerial #MC14.

Register now via @odi.global: odi.org/en/events/br...

#TradeAndClimate #ClimateAction

Speaking at ACS2, Tracy called out the lack of trust in climate partnerships: “It’s always fly in fly out consultants…” LIFE-AR is a business unusual initiative led by LDCs, shaped by country strategies, and rooted in community-driven adaptation. #LIFEAR #ACS2

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Second Africa Climate Summit, #ACS2

"G20 countries appear to be leaning towards carbon capture technologies and carbon trading markets rather than reducing their greenhouse gas emissions outright.

Therefore it was remarkable that African states broke with these practices at the summit. Instead […]

“Communities are not thinking in sectors; they are thinking about the everyday problems they experience.” Tracy Kajumba, LIFE-AR Director, speaking at Africa Climate Summit 2 on the need for integrated, locally-led climate action and tripled adaptation finance. #ACS2

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At #ACS2 in Addis Ababa, LIFE-AR held a Donor Dialogue which called for development partners to support climate finance reform by committing to long-term support, lower transaction costs & locally-led action. Let’s make finance work for those on the frontlines. Follow #LIFEAR & get involved.

African Leaders Commit to Climate-Health Nexus and Adaptation Solutions ADDIS ABABA, September 25 (IPS) - At the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 8-10 September, African leaders committed to the climate and health nexus and their desire to advance climate-resilient and adaptive health systems on the continent.

African Leaders Commit to #Climate-#Health Nexus and Adaptation Solutions

#AfricaClimateSummit #ACS #ACS2

‘We are not here to beg’: Africa asserts agency at Ethiopia climate summit At the Second Africa Climate Summit, the continent tried to secure external obligations while maintaining its own agency

🌍 “We are not here to beg.” — Ethiopia’s development minister Fitsum Assefa at #ACS2. The summit positioned Africa’s not as climate victim to climate problem-solver, spotlighting homegrown solutions.

🔗: https://loom.ly/99T3s5c

🌍 Africa’s green future must include its youngest voices.

At #ACS2 in Addis Ababa, children demanded 30% youth representation; resilient schools; clean water & green jobs. Their call: act now for an inclusive, just transition. 🌱

🔗 childfundalliance.org/blog/2025/09... #ChildRights

#ACS2 #COP30

"As we head towards COP30, the call from African people is sharper: finance must be fair, action must be real, and justice must be central."

Reflections on the African Climate Summit by Raj Bhuee ⤵️
www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-nairobi-addis-my-reflections-africas-climate-journey-bhuee-bzc2c/ #ACS2

Banks Embed Climate Risk, Gender and Sustainability in Finance Products NAIROBI, September 9 (IPS) - As climate shocks intensify across East Africa, from failed rains in Kenya’s arid north to devastating floods in Tanzania’s coastal belt, the region’s banks are emerging as unlikely but powerful players in the resilience race.

Banks Embed #Climate Risk, Gender and Sustainability in Finance Products

#COP30 #ACS2 #AfricaClimateSummit #ClimateChange #Africa

Essential WEBINAR debrief on last week's Africa Climate Summit!

Join @EcocideLawYouth to find out how #EcocideLaw conversations progressed at #ACS2 in Addis Ababa.

📅 Weds 24 September
⏰13:00 UK/ 15:00 Kenya

Register: www.stopecocide.eart...

#StopEcocide

At #ACS2 in Addis, African leaders set out a bold vision for climate justice & mineral governance.

In this blog, NRGI experts stress why #COP30 must break its silence on transition minerals.

🔗: resourcegovernance.org/articles/addis-belem-delivering-justice-and-powering-africas-transition-ambition

In the latest @panaction.bsky.social Playbook: Diving into #PABS #IGWG2 🤿 All things #UNGA80 🇺🇳 Africa’s climate action roadmap #ACS2 🗺️ Latest on #Ebola #mpox 📊 #CPHIA2025 update 🌍 New reads from @wellcometrust.bsky.social @gavi.org @theelders.bsky.social 📚 & more! mailchi.mp/pandemicacti...

We welcome much of the #AddisDeclaration, but let’s be clear: “transition fuel” is too often code for gas.

Gas is not a bridge, it’s a dead end.

#ACS2

As #ACS2 wraps up in Addis, one thing is clear: 🌍 Africa needs climate finance that flows through national systems & reaches the frontlines.
LIFE-AR shows it’s possible.
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#AdaptationFinance #ClimateAction #LDCs #SIDS

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Le deuxième sommet continental sur le climat organisé par l’Union africaine à Addis Abeba s’est terminé
avec un appel clair : L’adaptation et la nature au cœur du leadership climatique de l’Afrique
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#Afrique #Climat #ACS2

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Le deuxième sommet continental sur le climat organisé par l’Union africaine à Addis Abeba s’est terminé
avec un appel clair : L’adaptation et la nature au cœur du leadership climatique de l’Afrique […]

SEforALL, AU AFREC & Global Methane hub convened a technical meeting during #ACS2 to explore African-led methane mitigation strategies—highlighting targeted investment, enabling policies & regional collaboration to cut emissions and drive economic & environmental gains
#ACS25

At #ACS2, African leaders rightfully spotlight climate as a health crisis and commit to resilient health systems. This momentum is vital, but Africa needs accelerated funding & integrated climate-health policies now to protect vulnerable communities from growing climate shocks. 🌍

3/9. The press release published on #ACS2 's official website outline some key outcomes of the Summit including:

How Africa is weathering the storm: climate and transformation The second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) this week seeks to send a clear message: Africa is not waiting, on either climate ambition or solutions.

Africa is leading on climate solutions, as #ACS2 has shown this week.

But tariff wars and green protectionism risk squeezing progress.

A new blog explores how the continent is weathering the storm. 🌍

Experts Launch a Climate and Health Curriculum for African Negotiators Ahead of COP30 Despite climate change being a health risk multiplier, health is often underrepresented in climate negotiation processes.

NEW! Amref Health @amrefusa.bsky.social launched a Climate Change and Health Negotiators’ curriculum at #ACS2 to strengthen the African Group of Negotiators' technical, policy, and advocacy skills on the climate and health ahead of #COP30. 👏🏿

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#mission300 | REN21 This week, the Africa Climate Summit 2 showed Africa not as a continent needing support – but as one ready to lead as a climate champion. Government of Kenya’s President, William Ruto, called for a...

Africa is ready to lead the new energy era. #ACS2
💰 $100B pledged for renewables
⚡ Scaling renewables
🤝 Aligning initiatives
🏭 Green value chains creations

Read more about our takeaways of the African Climate Summit 2👉 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

At #ACS2, #IamAPHRC joined @afidep.bsky.social, @lshtm.bsky.social, Pathfinder, ScienceforAfrica, Wellcome, African Centre of Meteorological Applications for Development & @rockefellerfdn.bsky.social to share insights on health in regard to climate action.

#APHRCResearch #WeAreAfrica

African countries need $200B annually for the #energytransition by 2030, yet attract only 2-3% of global investments in #renewables

Our tax policy expert Kudzai Mataba was at #ACS2 presenting upcoming research analyzing the use of tax incentives to drive investment in #renewables across 35 #EMDEs

We were present at ACS-2! It began with a powerful People's Assembly where civil society organizations came together to strategize key priorities. Omar Elmawi, convener of Africa Movement of Movements, shared why this fight matters. #StopEACOP #ClimateJustice #ACS2 #ACS2025

At #ACS2, the Green Guarantee Group brought together leaders to scale up #climatefinance in Africa.🌱 #Guarantees cut risks & spur investments for the green transition.
The #IKI supported event featured insights from Kevin Kariuki (@afdbgroup.bsky.social), @heikehenn.bsky.social & others. @giz.de

New UNU-INRA Report Uncovers the Economic, Social and Justice Costs of Africa’s Green Transition 🌍

Launched at #ACS2, this report highlights the challenges facing the continent and proposes a just and equitable path forward.

Read more: go.unu.edu/KEYH5

#UNUat50

A climate-resilient Africa means enabling every child to grow, learn, and lead in a world that is not only surviving climate change, but shaping the solutions to it. This is the long-term impact we must invest in, and the kind of future we are committed to.

#ACS2 #ClimateAction