As Africa prepares for the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis Ababa this September, leaders, experts, and civil society voices are uniting around a call for climate justice and fair financing that reflects the continent’s unique vulnerabilities and vast potential.
At the heart of ACS2 is Africa’s bold ambition to expand renewable energy capacity from 56 GW in 2022 to 300 GW by 2030, tapping into its unmatched solar and clean energy resources. Yet the continent still receives only 2% of global renewable investments.
Speakers stress that adaptation is not charity but an economic necessity, with Africa losing 5% of GDP annually to climate impacts. Experts like Emmanuel Seck of Enda Energie argue for a shift from aid to strategic investment, with localized climate funds and transparent finance flows.Set to culminate in the Addis Ababa Declaration, ACS2 aims to position Africa not as a victim but as a global partner—demanding equitable finance, debt reform, and recognition as a central actor in shaping climate solutions
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