Semaine africaine du climat 2023

Image: Africa Climate Summit

At the Africa Climate Summit (ACS) which will run from 4-6 September and hosted by the Government of Kenya, leaders will be called upon to make ambitious pledges and commitments towards the adoption of a “Pledging and Commitment Framework.”

Representatives from UNEP will be organizing/taking part in the following events at the Africa Climate Summit. Time zone: EAT.

High-Level Events

3 September, time TBC | Africa Climate Summit Ministerial High-Level Dialogue on Scaling-up Adaptation and Financing

4 September, 1530-1630 hrs | High-Level Event at the Africa Climate Summit - The Freshwater Challenge

6 September, 1000-1100 hrs | Cool Africa: Accelerating Sustainable Cooling Solutions for a Climate-Resilient Continent

UNEP Affiliated Event

​5 September, 1330-1530 hrs | Women and Energy Transition

Representatives from UNEP will be organizing/taking part in the following events during Africa Climate Week. Time zone: EAT.

Action Track Events

7 September, 0900-1015 hrs | Unlocking Africa's sustainable energy potential: challenges, opportunities, and innovation

7 September, 1030-1130 hrs | Critical Minerals for a Just Clean Energy Transition​

7 September, 1400-1515 hrs | Building a sustainable future: Unlocking Africa's potential in the construction industry

7 September, 1645-1800 hrs | Inclusive Climate Adaptation Solutions: Shaping Action, Finance, and Policies for Youth

8 September, 0900-1015 hrs | Achieving a decarbonized and resilient infrastructure system in Africa: the role of transport​

8 September, 1445-1600 hrs | Health and Climate change nexus: Accelerating progress through integrated climate and clean air action in Africa​

Representatives from UNEP will be organizing/taking part in the following events during Africa Climate Week. Time zone: EAT.

UNEP Affiliated Events

4-5 September | Building Circularity into NDCs - A Practical Toolbox (2 days' workshop)

5-7 September | CTCN Regional Forum of the NDEs to the Technology Mechanism (3 days' workshop)

​5 September, 1330-1530 hrs | Women and Energy Transition (Africa Climate Summit event)

6 September, 1400-1530 hrs | Unlocking sustainable investment in Nature-based Solutions for Climate Action in Africa

Action Hub Event

4 September, 1500 hrs | Solar-Electric Cooking Partnerships: Transitioning households across refugee-hosting countries in Africa by 2027​

Des représentants du PNUE organiseront/participeront aux événements suivants pendant la Semaine africaine du climat : FUSEAU HORAIRE : EAT.

Événements parallèles du PNUE

4 September, 1530-1630 hrs | Bankable Coral Reef-Based Resilience Solutions for Kenya & Tanzania

6 September, time TBC | Mission Efficiency Marketplace - Investing in energy efficiency to support Africa’s affordable, clean energy future

6 September, 1400-1500 hrs | UNICEF & UNEP Youth perspectives: solutions to climate change impacts on children and youth

6 September, 1530-1630 hrs | A Stocktake: From Technology Needs to Implementation​

7 September, 1030-1130 hrs | Mobilizing climate finance through innovative business and financing models for e-mobility shift in Ghana​

7 September, 1200-1300 hrs | Climate Action for African Livelihoods: Bringing Gaps and Fostering Collaboration

7 September, 1200-1300 hrs | Unlocking Nature-based Solutions for Transformative Climate Adaptation in Africa

7 September, 1300-1430 hrs | Nature as the backbone for Climate and Biodiversity Solution​

7 September, 1500-1600 hrs | Supporting Africa’s efforts to abate methane emissions - Progress towards the Global Methane Pledge

8 September, 0900-1000 hrs | Sustainable cities, thriving communities: transforming African cities through climate action​

8 September, 0900-1100 hrs | Exploring the Use of Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action in Africa 

8 September, 1030-1130 hrs | Navigating the debt, development and environmental challenges: Role of sustainable budgeting​

8 September, 1230-1330 hrs | Leveraging National Actions Plans (NAPs) to accelerate adaptation in water resources

8 September, 1230-1430 hrs | Developing and Strengthening National Systems of Innovation to Drive Climate Action

8 September, 1630-1730 hrs | Climate, Peace, and Food Systems: Empowering Africa’s Resilient Solutions