The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Government, will host the inaugural Climate Action Africa Forum in June.
The event, scheduled to be held from June 17 to 19, 2024, marks a significant milestone in the journey towards a sustainable future for Africa. At an international press conference in Abuja, leaders, experts, and stakeholders from across the world unanimously agreed on the significance of protecting the environment from the growing impact of climate change.
The forum’s main goal is to discuss how urgently the African continent needs sustainable development plans and climate-smart investments. Under the theme, ‘Green economies, brighter futures, innovating and investing in Africa’s climate-smart development,’ the gathering provided a platform for insightful discussions, strategic collaborations, and impactful engagements on measures to provide solutions to Africa’s environmental challenges.
This brought together an esteemed gathering of leaders, experts, and stakeholders to explore solutions to Africa’s pressing environmental challenges. Speaking at the event, the Executive Director and Co-founder of Climate Action Africa, Grace Mbah, declared that registration for the June gathering in Lagos would commence on April 2, 2024, calling on tech-driven solutions and innovations in the fields of emissions reduction, transportation, agriculture, energy, building, and construction to apply to participate in the deal room.
Giving insights on how innovative approaches and collaborative action are at the heart of CAAF24, Mbah called on like-minded organisations and volunteers to make use of the opportunity to have their voices heard. “It’s no news that the world stands at a critical juncture, where decisive action is imperative to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change,” she said.
Against this backdrop, CAAF24 is a pivotal platform for key stakeholders to engage in meaningful discourse, and forge collaborative pathways towards a greener, more sustainable future. She went on: “The essence of CAAF24 lies in its commitment to shaping a climate-resilient Africa through co-creation, innovation, and sustainable investment.
“Through this initiative, we aim to catalyse solutions that enhance the sustainability and prosperity of the continent’s natural resources, people, and economies.” Various speakers took turns to elaborate on the imperative of collective action to tackle climate change challenges.
A climate change officer at the African Development Bank Group, Gerald Esambe, expressed optimism about the outcome of the initiative. “The discussions underscore the urgency of our collective efforts to combat climate change,” he said. “Working together can drive meaningful action and create a more sustainable future for Africa and beyond.”
Similarly, the Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change, Salisu Dahiru, maintained that “CAAF24 holds immense promise in galvanizing collective efforts towards a greener, more prosperous Africa”.
