We, the African Heads of State and Government, gathered for the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS) in Nairobi, Kenya, from 4th to 6th September 2023; in the presence of other Global Leaders, Intergovernmental Organizations, Regional Economic Communities, United Nations Agencies, Private Sector, Civil Society Organizations, Indigenous Peoples, Local Communities, Farmer Organizations, Children, Youth, Women and Academia
Ofori-Atta Urges Multilateral Financing and Innovative Policies for Climate Resilience
Finance Minister and Chairperson of the V20 Group, Ken Ofori-Atta has called for a paradigm shift in climate financing and the adoption of innovative policies to bolster climate resilience across the continent
Our Economic Security and Destiny Rooted in Integration…Ms. Eva Mends Tells West African Leaders
The Chief Director of the Ministry of Finance, Ms. Eva Mends has called on West African leaders to pursue policies aimed at sub- regional economic integration to withstand recurrent shocks and provide opportunities for the African youth.
Developed Countries Urged to Support and Empower African Economies to Grow
The economic managers of the advanced countries of the world have been urged to be intentional about supporting and empowering emerging economies, by creating an enabling environment for international trade to thrive.
“It is not Enough to Survive, We Must Thrive, Climate Prosperity is the Goal”. - Ken Ofori-Atta
Hon. Ken Ofori-Atta, Minister for Finance, has called on African leaders and the V20 Group of Finance Ministers to analyse the opportunities that will be created as we achieve a fit-for-climate global financial system that is in sync with the 2063 Agenda and the SDG Stimulus by 2030.
Regional Policy Consistency, an Important Tool to Achieving Climate Prosperity on the Continent—Hon Amin Adam
Ghana's Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance, Hon. Mohammed Amin Adam has emphasised the need for Africa's political environment to remain stable for policy consistency, as recent political unrest in some regions of the continent was damaging efforts to tackle climate change.