Africa Climate Summit 2: Addis Ababa Climate Week

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 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.

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.

Key Themes
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.

08 September – Nature and technology-based solutions to drive decarbonisation, green growth, and resilient infrastructure
09 September – Adaptation and resilience, spotlighting Africa’s climate risks and scalable responses.
10 September – Climate finance and African-led solutions, shifting from aid to investment in local innovation.

Expected Outcomes
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.