{"id":120705,"date":"2026-05-26T13:05:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T13:05:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=120705"},"modified":"2026-05-26T13:05:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T13:05:03","slug":"african-led-climate-action-critical-to-global-progress-african-climate-foundation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=120705","title":{"rendered":"African-led climate action critical to global progress \u2013 African Climate Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The African Climate Foundation has warned that Africa is entering a defining moment that will shape not only the continent\u2019s climate future, but also its long-term development trajectory, as droughts, floods and extreme weather events intensify across the continent.<\/p>\n

In its newly launched 2026\u20132030 strategy, the foundation argues that Africa\u2019s climate transition must be shaped by African priorities and institutions rather than external interests.<\/p>\n

The strategy comes amid growing scientific concerns over the possible emergence of a \u201csuper El Ni\u00f1o,\u201d which experts warn could trigger severe droughts, heatwaves and food crises across parts of Africa later this year.<\/p>\n

Executive Director and founder of the African Climate Foundation, Saliem Fakir, said decisions currently being made around energy, finance, industrialisation and resilience would have long-term implications for the continent.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe decisions being made today around energy, finance, industrialisation, trade and resilience will impact development outcomes for decades,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

According to the foundation, while climate commitments and pledges have increased globally, implementation has remained slow, leaving African countries exposed to worsening climate shocks despite contributing only a small share of global emissions. The organisation noted that Africa currently receives only around three percent of global climate finance.<\/p>\n

The foundation says the continent\u2019s climate challenge is no longer simply about securing international promises, but about building institutions, systems and partnerships capable of translating commitments into tangible progress.<\/p>\n

Chairman of the foundation, Carlos Lopes, said Africa\u2019s role in global climate conversations is evolving from passive participation to agenda-setting.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfrica brings important perspectives, priorities and capabilities to global climate discussions. It\u2019s no longer about importing what others are saying on climate, but how African voices help shape the agenda,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The strategy places strong emphasis on country-led implementation, green industrialisation, climate-resilient development and institutional capacity-building to help African countries navigate increasingly complex climate and economic pressures.<\/p>\n

The foundation also stressed that climate and development challenges cannot be addressed through isolated projects alone, arguing instead for stronger collaboration between governments, communities, institutions and development partners.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur work is focused on strengthening the conditions that make long-term progress possible,\u201d Fakir stated, adding that the organisation\u2019s role is to support African actors already driving climate action across the continent rather than replace them.<\/p>\n

Founded in 2020, the African Climate Foundation describes itself as the continent\u2019s first African-led regional climate foundation. <\/p>\n

The organisation says it has deployed more than 467 grants and investments worth over US$41 million across 35 African countries to support climate resilience, clean energy access and green industrialisation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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