Africa Seeks to Lead by Example After U.S. Climate Withdrawal

By on September 9, 2025

Africa Seeks to Lead by Example After U.S. Climate Withdrawal (08 Sep)

At the second Africa Climate Summit in Ethiopia, leaders vowed to make Africa a model for “green industrialisation.” PM Abiy Ahmed proposed a continent-wide innovation drive to deliver 1,000 climate solutions by 2030. Kenya’s President William Ruto said African lenders—including AfDB, Afreximbank, Ecobank, and KCB—will mobilize up to $100B for clean energy. Despite low emissions, Africa faces severe climate impacts and receives only ~1% of global climate finance; leaders demanded fair, predictable funding. With Washington stepping back, Ruto warned broken commitments undermine cooperation, and said Africa will lead by example.

 

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