Africa Climate Week & Africa Climate Summit 2025: A Turning Point for Africa’s Future

From 1–6 September 2025, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, will host the Second UN Climate Week (CW2), followed by the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) from 8–10 September. These two back-to-back events mark a critical moment for shaping Africa’s climate future, and Abul Majur Dak, Executive Director of Eden Foundation (EDF), will be participating on behalf of EDF.

What Are These Events—and Why They Matter

UN Climate Week (CW2) (1–6 September) is organized by the UNFCCC under the theme “Dialogues for Ambition and Implementation.” It’s designed to bridge global climate intentions with real-world, actionable policies and collaborations.

This leads directly into ACS2 (8–10 September), hosted by the African Union and Ethiopia, with the theme “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development.” Over 20,000 participants—ranging from heads of state and development partners to civil society, youth, and the private sector—are expected.

Key focal areas:

• Nature-based and tech-driven climate solutions

• Adaptation, resilience, and climate finance

• African-led innovations and green industrial development

These gatherings unify Africa’s voice in global climate forums like COP30, and create a springboard for securing finance and strategic partnerships rooted in African priorities.

Why This Matters for Africa—and South Sudan

Africa stands among the regions most vulnerable to climate change. Rising temperatures, inconsistent rainfall, and extreme weather events are already undermining agriculture, food security, and livelihoods.

As an agricultural nation, South Sudan bears the brunt of these impacts—be it through devastating floods like those in 2024 or prolonged droughts affecting crops and communities.

The summit outcomes—especially commitments to climate-smart agriculture, technology-driven adaptation, and finance tailored to local contexts—are directly aligned with EDF’s mission to support resilience-building and sustainable development across South Sudan.

EDF’s Strategic Vision and Abul Majur Dak’s Participation

Abul Majur Dak, EDF’s Executive Director, will attend both CW2 and ACS2. Her participation is not just symbolic—it underscores EDF’s commitment to:

• Elevating youth-led and tech-driven solutions

• Shaping locally grounded climate finance strategies

• Positioning South Sudan within continental climate dialogues

As a youth and tech-oriented organization, EDF sees this as a vital opportunity to:

• Network with climate investors, innovators, and governments

• Showcase solutions like Agro-tech, AI, and nature-based projects

• Foster partnerships that can pilot sustainable projects in South Sudan

Conclusions: Shaping a Climate-Resilient Future Together

Africa Climate Week and the Africa Climate Summit are Africa’s moment to lead—not follow—on climate action. They affirm that:

• Africa can chart a green, resilient development path

• Youth-led innovation and local solutions must be central to climate finance

• EDF, through active engagement and partnerships, can help translate high-level commitments into impact on the ground

We invite you to follow EDF’s updates from Addis Ababa, where our action aligns with Africa’s climate future. Stay tuned for insights, takeaways, and stories of youth-led climate impact.