The first African Climate Summit, with the subject “Driving Green Growth and Climate Finance Solutions for Africa and the World,” will begin in a few minutes.
24 Heads of State and Government from Africa and beyond attend this event, which is supported by Kenyan President William Ruto, at the Kenyatta International Convention Center in Nairobi, Kenya.
With an emphasis on Africa, the summit intends to address the continent’s growing vulnerability to climate change and its implications.
The Nairobi Declaration would eventually be created using it as a platform to inform, frame, and influence commitments, promises, and outcomes.
Except for the unpleasant experiences that many people yesterday had at the accreditation centers, everything appears to be proceeding smoothly this morning.
William Ruto, the president of Kenya, Azali Assoumani, the president of Comoros, and Simon Stiell, the executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, have all been invited to speak during the opening session.
Part of the highlight of today’s event is the opening session themed, “The Power of the Potential.”
This presentation would highlight Africa’s potential in solving climate concerns and set the stage for ACS and African Climate Week.
Additionally, it underscores the need for a more equitable financial system and Africa’s situation as it approaches the Conference of Parties 28, which will take place in the final week of November through the first few days of December.
At exactly 8:57, Ruto entered the Tsavo Auditorium to fanfare from the band.
African youth delivered a copy of their declaration to Kenyan President William Ruto yesterday at the African Youth Climate Assembly.
Young people and indigenous peoples’ organisations will also present their proclamation today.