Theme: “Implementation of Climate Actions and Africa’s Responses for a Just and Sustainable Transition”
Africa Day is a key feature of Africa’s presence and participation at the various Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It started at COP17 and is organized by Africa’s principal regional institutions, namely: The African Union Commission (AUC), the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the African Development Bank (AfDB); and AUDA-NEPAD. This year’s Africa Day side event is organized by these institutions in collaboration with the Republic of Botswana.
Africa Day is a platform that brings together African Heads of State and Government, principals of regional institutions, ministers, researchers, leaders in the private sector and financial institutions, civil society organizations, development partners and various other stakeholders to (i) share common concerns and re-iterate Africa’s positions and requirements for a successful COP, (ii) highlight some of the key positions to strengthen Africa’s negotiations at the COP, (iii) dialogue and propose ways forward on key issues relating to climate change and Africa’s long term development challenges, and (iv) share key issues from the annual Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA) conference.
Objectives
The objective of the Africa Day Side Event aims to showcase Africa’s responses to Green Financing, Energy Transition, Agriculture and Food Systems, Green Recovery, Resilient Infrastructure and Circular Economy.
Specifically, it will highlight green financing facilities across the African continent aiming at catalyzing green, sustainable, environmental, and social investments; strengthening collaboration on adaptation across the continent; structuring and developing the capacity of Africa's private sector, including SMEs, to effectively engage in climate action and support the implementation of various green agendas across the continent.
In terms of Agriculture and Food Systems, the event will highlight advances in creating resilient food systems and identify gaps where more concerted effort is needed. There are positive examples of countries and communities that are successfully implementing climate smart agriculture, improving soil health and focusing on nature-positive solutions, often through engaging with and supporting young people to become involved in agriculture. These case studies can serve as role models for others. Identifying the gaps where more work is needed can help direct investment and support to the places that need it most.
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