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Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE)

Commissioner

Mr. Moses Vilakati (Eswatini) was elected to head the Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE) department. He served as a minister in Eswatini in both the Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Affairs in 2018 to 2023 prior to which he was the Minister of Agriculture2013 to 2018. Previously, he served as the Project Director at the Eswatini Water and Agricultural Development Enterprise, the Agribusiness Project Manager at EWADE, and Project Director and Lecturer at UNESWA.

He has a Master of Science (MSc) in Agriculture (International Development) from the California Polytechnic State University.

Structure

Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment (ARBE)

The Department of

Agriculture and Food Security

The Agriculture and Food Security Division coordinates the implementation of AU decisions related

Rural Development

The achievement of the Agenda 2063 Goals is at the center of sustainable development in Africa an

Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy (SEBE) Directorate

Introduction

Activities

Africa’s Blue Economy: The next frontier for economic resilience

September 23, 2025

The week is the Continent’s premier platform for advancing sustainable blue growth

AUC Invests in National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHS)

September 23, 2025

The African Union Commission through the financial support of the European Union is investing in 49 sub-Saharan Count

ClimSA Continues Build Africa Climate Resilience Through Training Member States

September 22, 2025

The African Union Commission’s (AUC) ClimSA programme convened a training workshop this quarter to m

Notification: Africa Biodiversity Summit

September 17, 2025

The African Union Commission, in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Botswana, is pleased to announce the new dates for the inaugural Africa Biodiversity Summit, which will now take place from 2 to 5 November 2025. SAVE THE NEW DATE!

AFRICA CLAIMS ITS PLACE IN GLOBAL CLIMATE LEADERSHIP

September 14, 2025

The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) concluded with a clear call to position Africa, not as a victim of climate change, but as a driver of solutions and the next global climate economy. ACS2 was convened by the African Union Commission (AUC) and hosted by the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, in Addis Ababa, under the theme: “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa's Resilient and Green Development”.

ACS2 Opens in Addis Ababa with Call 4 Climate Investment & African-Led Solution

September 09, 2025

The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) opened today in Addis Ababa with a clear call from African leaders to move fr

Africa Blue Economy Week/Commemoration of the African Day of Seas and Oceans

September 23, 2025 to September 25, 2025

Theme: From Pledges to Stronger Partnerships: Accelerating Empowering Africa’s Blue Economy.”

5 th All Africa Postharvest Congress and Exhibition (5th AAPHCE)

September 16, 2025 to September 19, 2025

EVENT: 5th All Africa Postharvest Congress and Exhibition (5th AAPHCE)

Second Africa Climate Summit

September 08, 2025 to September 10, 2025

The 2ND Africa-CARICOM Summit

September 07, 2025

The 2nd Africa-CARICOM Summit is to bring together African nations, Caribbean states, and the global African diaspora to strengthen unity, deepen integration, and jointly pursue reparations and reparatory justice

Inaugural Africa Urban Resilience Programme (AURP) Steering Committee

August 14, 2025 to August 16, 2025

INAUGURAL AFRICA URBAN RESILIENCE PROGRAMME (AURP)

African Union-AIP Water Investment Summit 2025

August 13, 2025 to August 15, 2025

The African Union- AIP Water Investment Summit 2025 is being convened in the context of South Africa’s G20 Presidency and will advance efforts towards inclusive and sustainable economic growth and social advancement.