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ADDIS ABABA — African leaders have affirmed the necessity of redefining the continent’s role in global climate action, positioning it as a pivotal player in shaping the future of the climate economy, according to a report from Xinhua.
This call came during the Second Africa Climate Summit, held in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, under the theme “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development.”
Pointing to the continent’s potential in renewable energy and green growth, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized that with the right partnerships and investments, Africa can take the lead in solving the global climate crisis, a point also highlighted by Xinhua.
The Ethiopian Prime Minister asserted that the continent is endowed with unique assets, including a creative young population and vast arable land. “Africa did not cause this crisis, yet Africa can lead in solving it. We have the solutions to restore degraded lands, capture carbon, and produce green and clean power.”
For his part, Kenyan President William Ruto called for “securing Africa’s rightful place in the global economy,” stressing that international climate commitments are dwindling and development assistance is shrinking. Ruto affirmed that the international system must “dismantle the structural barriers that continue to hold Africa back,” urging the continent to act decisively and coherently.
At the summit, African leaders voiced a unified call for the reform of the global financial architecture, grant-based financial flow, and investment commitments to accelerate Africa’s resilient and green development.
