4th September, 2023
The inaugural African Climate Summit, themed “Driving Green Growth and Climate Finance Solutions for Africa and the World,” is set to begin in a few minutes.
Championed by the President of Kenya, William Ruto, this event brings together 24 Heads of State and Government, both from Africa and beyond, to the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.
The primary goal of the summit is to address the growing impact of climate change and its associated costs, with a particular emphasis on Africa.
It will serve as a crucial platform for informing, framing, and influencing commitments and pledges, ultimately leading to the development of the Nairobi Declaration.
Despite some challenges experienced at accreditation centres yesterday, the event is proceeding smoothly this morning.
Notable speakers at the opening session include President William Ruto of Kenya, President Azali Assoumani of Comoros, and Simon Stiell, the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Today’s highlight is the opening session titled “The Power of the Potential,” which will set the stage for the African Climate Summit and African Climate Week.
This session will showcase Africa’s potential in addressing climate challenges and underscore the importance of a fairer financial system. It will also highlight Africa’s position as it heads into Conference of Parties 28, scheduled for the last week of November through the early days of December.
President Ruto arrived at the Tsavo Auditorium at precisely 8:57 a.m. amid enthusiastic fanfare by a band.
During the African Youth Climate Assembly yesterday, youth from across African countries presented a copy of their declaration to President William Ruto. Today, representatives of youth and indigenous people’s groups will also present their declaration.
