African countries concluded a three-day summit in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, on Wednesday with the adoption of the Nairobi Declaration. This declaration outlines the continent’s climate agenda, which includes advocating for climate justice and exploring new models of climate financing.
Kenyan President William Ruto stated that the Nairobi Declaration will serve as Africa’s basis for negotiations at the UN Climate Ambition Summit in New York on September 20th, as well as at COP28 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in November.
Ruto mentioned that the declaration emphasizes Africa’s stance on the way forward when it comes to climate action and the necessary steps for achieving sustainable economic and ecological imperatives. He also expressed his intention to utilize various upcoming multilateral platforms, such as the G20 meeting, the UN General Assembly, and the annual meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, to further advocate for Africa’s agenda.
According to Ruto, the summit effectively demonstrated that African solutions are not only suitable for addressing the continent’s problems but are also crucial for global well-being. He added, “Our Agenda 2063 is an agenda for the benefit of all humankind, and The Africa We Want aligns with the planet we need. Africa is the future of the world.”
Ruto expressed his satisfaction with the summit’s outcomes, stating that the leaders are proud of the progress made and eager to embark on the next phase of transformation across the continent. He highlighted Africa’s success in securing a transformative partnership, including a $60 million investment over two years to expand grid access in rural Burundi and a commitment of $4.5 billion to enhance renewable energy development.
Moussa Faki Mahamat, the chairperson of the African Union Commission, announced his intention to push for climate change to become Africa’s theme for 2025/2026, advocating for its institutionalization and the organization of the summit every two years. He emphasized that Africa will maintain its momentum in advocating for climate justice, concrete climate action, and the importance of adaptation and transition.
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