Story by Memory Chamisa
ZIMBABWE is taking part in the second edition of the Africa Climate Week and Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with African leaders expected to come up with an effective climate action that is linked to broader economic development, job creation, and enhanced food security on the continent.
A wide range of participants, from policymakers, business leaders, financiers and community representatives, are discussing ways to fast-track climate action.
Welcoming delegates, Ethiopian President, Taye Atske-Selassie, underscored the need for a fundamental re-evaluation of global climate action, urging the international community to recognise Africa’s pivotal role and address systemic injustices in finance and resource extraction.
Zimbabwe’s Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Ambassador Tedious Chifamba noted the significance of the conference in advancing the country’s climate financing agenda.
“We are at a vital moment in the world’s climate journey. Climate Week in Addis Ababa is a chance to share and scale up real-world solutions, and help spread the real-life benefits of climate action to more people across Africa and around the world.
“More resilient economies, more jobs, better health and quality of life, more secure and affordable clean energy for all. The Implementation Forum is at the core of CW2, a new space to share and develop practical solutions across climate finance, technology, and other key sectors. With a strong focus on investment and collaboration, it will bring together diverse actors through implementation labs, dialogues, and roundtables to address real-world challenges.”
The week-long event is set to highlight how communities and partners are already pioneering scalable solutions with sessions structured around implementation challenges identified by countries and regional actors, while also sharing proven solutions.
The outcomes, particularly from the implementation forum, will help inform the Summit, where African leadership will advance work on finance, adaptation and resilience, thus shaping Africa’s voice on the road to COP30 set for Brazil in November, marking a crucial moment for the continent’s climate leadership.
