Nairobi to Host Heads of State on Africa Climate Summit
For the first time Nairobi capital in Kenya will host Heads of States and delegates World over on Africa Climate Summit, the event is set to happen on 4th to 6September tackling issues of climate change and policies formulation through the Nairobi Declaration.
Speaking During launch, Tuya said, “This Summit is like no other. It is for the first time that Africa looks at the Climate Change Development nexus. Africa will be bringing to the World its resources that include the vast untapped arable Agricultural land, its critical minerals, its renewable Energy potential as well as its Carbon sinks.”
Present at the event was the German Ambassador to Kenya H.E. Sebastian Groth,climate advisor to the president and international development partners who are sponsoring the event together with members of parliament on the climate committee.
German Ambassador to Kenya government appreciated the governments efforts towards clean energy frame work and the enormous opportunity created during the summit.
During the launch of the website where more than 300,000 delegates had registered and yet to be verified by the interior ministry on security H.E Amb Sebastian said that,” the forum will create awarenesses on the carbon market and the role of every state on the Decarbonization of the globe by ensuring zero or less carbon emissions.”
 With the Africa Climate Summit just around the corner, Mr. Joseph Ng’ang’a, CEO of the Africa Climate Summit Secretariat, shared his insights on the goals and expectations for the event. Ng’ang’a expressed his vision for the summit during a recent interview, shedding light on the significance of this global discussion on climate change.
Ng’ang’a stated, “The summit is intended to design and catalyze actions and solutions for climate change. It’s intended to converge on common priorities for global discussion
The CEO further revealed that the Africa Climate Summit would be closely linked to the African Climate Week, scheduled to take place from September 4th to 6th.
Ng’ang’a outlined the key priorities and expected outcomes of the summit. “Climate action and development must be thought about together,” he stressed.
He also emphasized the significant contributions of low and middle-income countries to the climate agenda. In terms of financing, Ng’ang’a highlighted the need for optimized capital flows in substantial amounts and with the right risk appetite to unlock climate-related initiatives.
Ng’ang’a also provided a glimpse into the summit’s schedule, outlining a ministerial day followed by high-level presidential sessions. The summit will culminate in the signing of the African Leaders’ Declaration.
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