The Vice-President, Senator Kashim Shettima will deliver a keynote address, underscoring Nigeria’s commitment to leading climate action and sustainable development in Africa at the Second Africa Climate Forum (ACF) 2024 scheduled for October 14-15, 2024, in Abuja.
According to the organisers of the forum, the 2nd edition of the forum, coming after the overwhelming success of the inaugural forum last year, promises to be a landmark event, bringing together key stakeholders from across the continent and beyond to discuss and address critical issues related to Africa’s climate future.
The forum, organised by the Global Centre for Law, Business and Economy (GCLBE), has as its theme “Africa’s Climate Future: Pathways from Dependence to Leadership”.
According to the organisers, ACF 2024 will serve as a platform for high-level dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaborative action toward sustainable development and climate resilience in Africa.
The forum will focus on pressing topics including energy access and growth, climate finance, technological development, green manufacturing, sustainable agriculture, responsible mining practices, and gender inclusion in climate solutions.
Director General of GCLBE, Prof. George Nwangwu said, “The Africa Climate Forum 2024 comes at a crucial time when the continent must seize the opportunity to lead in sustainable development. We are excited to gather diverse stakeholders to address our shared climate challenges and drive actionable solutions that will benefit not just Africa, but the world.”
The Coordinator of ACF, Dr. Benjamin Mukoro added, “ACF 2024 will build on the successes of the first forum, creating a space for innovative ideas, robust discussions, and impactful partnerships. With the participation of key figures, we are confident that this event will catalyze significant progress in our collective climate goals.”
Key Highlights of ACF 2024 include keynote addresses from renowned leaders and experts in climate policy, sustainable development, and environmental conservation, In-depth discussions on key themes such as renewable energy integration, climate finance mechanisms, sustainable agricultural practices, and responsible mining, Engaging workshops and breakout sessions designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and actionable solutions, display of cutting-edge technologies, projects, and initiatives that are driving sustainable change across the continent and ample opportunities for networking and partnership-building among government representatives, industry leaders, financial institutions, NGOs, and other key stakeholders.
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Objectives of ACF 2024 include facilitating knowledge exchange, highlighting successes, and shaping policy.
