UNDP Africa at Climate Week 2025 and the Second Africa Climate Summit

September 2, 2025
Event Details

September 4, 2025 -
September 10, 2025

From 8 to 10 September 2025, the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) will take place at the Addis International Convention Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under the theme: 

“Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing Africa’s Resilient and Green Development.” 

The Summit provides a critical platform for African leaders, institutions, development partners and the private sector to advance climate solutions aligned with the Paris Agreement while addressing Africa’s realities. 

As a leading partner, UNDP will highlight its role in turning commitments into inclusive and scalable action—showcasing Africa’s voice on climate, practical solutions from its programmes, and the urgent need for targeted climate finance. 

At ACS2 and Climate Week (CW2), UNDP will: 

  • Champion Africa’s scalable solutions, from nature-based approaches to technological innovations
  • Drive adaptation and resilience through inclusive African leadership and community-driven action
  • Accelerate and align climate finance with Africa’s green development priorities
  • Highlight youth, women and indigenous leadership in shaping climate futures
  • Reaffirm UNDP as a trusted partner in Africa’s climate journey 
 
Events Calendar (Addis Ababa, GMT+3) 

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. The programme will be updated as additional key events are confirmed.

DateTimeEvent TitleVenue
4–5 Sep09:00-16:30Africa Feminist Just TransitionRamada Hotel (4 Sep) / Meeting Room 9, AICC (5 Sep)
8 Sep08:00–09:00Tree Planting Ceremony & Pavilion Walk-ThroughAICC
 10:30–11:30Can Technology Solve Africa’s Climate Future?UNDP Pavilion
 10:30–11:30Advancing NDC Ambition through the Climate Promise 2025Room F3
 14:00–15:30COP30 Presidency–IEA High-Level Energy Transition DialogueUNDP Pavilion
9 Sep
 08:30–09:30Operationalizing Article 6 in AfricaRoom M9
 10:30–11:30Leveraging AI and Innovations for Climate Change SolutionsUNDP Pavilion
 14:00–15:00Young Leaders Powering Africa’s Green IndustrializationUNDP Pavilion
 15:30–16:30Adaptation in a Harsh World: Coping with Climate Shocks in EthiopiaUNDP Pavilion
 17:00–18:00Accessing the Tropical Forest Forever FacilityUNDP Pavilion
10 Sep
 09:00–10:00Climate Finance and the Future of AfricaUNDP Pavilion
 10:30–11:30Turning Carbon into OpportunityUNDP Pavilion
 14:00–15:00Our Forests, Many Voices: Aligning Finance, Policy & PracticeUNDP Pavilion