By Our Reporter
Kenya to host 2023 Africa climate Summit African Climate Summit preparations underway in Nairobi, Kenya K enya will host the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS) Week from September 4 – 6th, 2023, landmark events co – hosted by the African Union Commission, and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). According to the Africa Media Agency, the ACS will convene Heads of State and Government, policymakers, civil society organisations, the private sector, multilateral institutions, and youth representatives from across Africa and beyond.
The conference shall address the pressing challenges posed by climate change and foster collaboration for a sustainable future. Guided bt the thmese :”Driving Green Growth and Climate Finance Solutions for Africa and the World,” Africa will, through ACS, seek to consolidate global climate action around climate financing and climate positive development, solidify her standpoint on climate change. Africa will also use the Summit to showcase her immense climate action potential and attarct new partnerships in green growth, especially in niche sectors such as renewable energy, sustainable agriculture and critical minerals among others.
The Africa Climate Summit’s agenda will include key topics such as “Redesigning Climate Finance, Trade and Investment for the Global South”, ” The investment Opportunity for Food Sovereignty in Africa,” and ” Accelerating Climate Resillient Water investments in Africa. Participants can expect dynamic discussions, knowledge sharing and opportunities to showcase climate action initiatives and best practices.
Kenya Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Hon. Soipan Tuya said they are honoured as Kenya to have been picked by the African Union and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate (UNFCCC) to host both the first ever Africa Climate Summit and the 2023 annual Africa Climate Week. ” We acknowledge the huge task entrusted to us and assure our co – hosts, the African Union Commission and UNFCCC, and the entire world of a successful twin event from September 4th to 8th in Nairobi,” he said. Hon Tuya said as Kenya they have a strong legacy of catalyzing global climate action and organization of the Africa Climate Summit and the Africa Climate Week by Kenyan President H.E Dr William Ruto, who is also the current Chairperson of the Committee of the Africa Heads of State and Goverment on Climate Change (CAHOSCC0).
To achieve transformational change , it is crucial to adopt a new narrative that transcends traditional boundaries and fosters collaboration. The Africa Climate Summit seeks to challenge the outdated North versus South debate by emphasizing the interconnectedness of global challenges and the importance of shared responsibility. This new narrative not only promotes dialogue among stakeholders but also highlights the potential for collaborative soliutions that leverage the strengths and resources of all regions. Cllimate change is undeniably one of the most pressing global challenges of our time.
According to the latest report of the IntergoververmentalPanel on Climate Change (IPCC), global temparatures have risen by approximately 1 degree Celsius since 1900. The consequences of inaction are dire, with devastating impacts on ecosystems, public, health, and economies worldwide■
