African Climate Foundation signs MoU with EBRD to advance climate adaptation and heat resilience in Africa
Extreme heat is no longer a future climate risk; it is already affecting economies, livelihoods, and communities across Africa. Building resilience will require more than ambition; it will require investment, innovation, and strong partnerships. As such, the African Climate Foundation (ACF) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding […]
What it actually takes: Lessons from Africa’s energy transition at London Climate Action Week
Africa’s energy transition represents one of the continent’s greatest opportunities for economic transformation, industrial development, and climate resilience. Yet turning ambition into implementation remains one of the defining challenges facing governments, investors, and development partners alike. During London Climate Action Week, the African Climate Foundation (ACF) convened its partners from Ethiopia, Nigeria, Senegal and South […]
African Climate Foundation Strategy 2026–2030: Shaping the transition from within
As droughts, floods and extreme weather events intensify across Africa, and geopolitical shifts reshape the global energy and development landscape, Africa is entering a defining period that will determine not only its climate future, but its broader development trajectory. We believe that Africa faces an increasingly urgent question: will the continent’s climate transition be shaped […]
Unlocking finance for ambitious NDC 3.0 implementation
In step with the Finance Thematic Day at COP30, we brought global experts together at the Regional Climate Foundation Pavilion. Led by Kevin Gao, the session convened experts from climate finance institutions to explore how the Global South can unlock finance for ambitious NDC 3.0 implementation. Speakers highlighted that shrinking public budgets and increasing climate […]
Unlocking Africa’s green growth: Policy and investment pathways to 2035
The African Climate Foundation convened a special event at COP30 in Brazil on how renewables can accelerate Africa’s green industrialisation by localising value chains and enabling inclusive growth. The event was led by our Deputy Head of Programmes, Zira Quaghe. In his keynote address, Adnan Amin, Special Envoy for the Middle East and a member […]
Strengthening adaptation and resilience through Country Platforms at COP30
At COP30, the African Climate Foundation (ACF) and the Government of Malawi (GoM) showcased their collaboration to strengthen Malawi’s adaptation and resilience agenda through the country-led Adaptation and Resilience Investment Platform (ARIP). The platform is grounded in a renewed MoU between the two parties, which commits both institutions to building the systems, coordination mechanisms, and investment […]
Advancing Africa’s voice at Africa climate summit 2025
The Africa Climate Week and Africa Climate Summit 2 (ACS2) 2025 were pivotal moments for the continent, providing platforms for African countries to align around shared priorities, articulate a continental consensus, and issue a collective statement of intent on climate and development pathways. For the African Climate Foundation (ACF), these events offered a strategic opportunity […]
Strengthening international partnerships through South-South cooperation on climate
In October 2025, the African Climate Foundation (ACF) deepened its engagement on South-South cooperation through a series of high-level dialogues and conferences held in Beijing, Shanghai, Jiaxing, and Suzhou. Executive Director Saliem Fakir, accompanied by our Special Advisor for International Partnerships, joined ministers of State, UN senior representatives, policymakers, financiers, business and scholars to advance […]
A new chapter for Africa’s energy transition: Launching the REEF
The launch of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund (REEF) marked a significant moment in Senegal’s pursuit of a just and inclusive energy transition. The event, held during the Forum Invest in Diamniadio, brought together senior government officials, development partners, and private investors to unveil what is poised to become the flagship vehicle of […]
The African Climate Foundation’s Chairman of the Board appointed Special Envoy for Africa by the COP30 Presidency
The COP30 Presidency this month announced the names of the 30 special envoys who will engage and listen to priority sectors and regions to ensure the conference’s success, which will be held from 10 to 21 November in Belém, Pará. “The envoys will act as sounding boards for sectors and regions, facilitating the flow of […]
