Climate solutions made in Africa
The second Africa Climate Summit (ACS 2) held in Addis Ababa from 8-10 September 2025, is about shifting the narrative from vulnerability to opportunity, showcasing African-led climate solutions. At ECDPM, we are at the heart of this conversation, focusing on practical pathways to turn ambition into action to effectively address the impacts of climate change and achieve a mutually beneficial green transition. Our events at ACS 2 will explore how to transform North Africa into a Mediterranean clean energy hub, how green industrialisation can build resilient food systems, and how to reset the vital Africa-Europe partnership on fairer, future-ready terms.
Join us as we connect these critical dots, charting a course from Addis Ababa to the AU-EU Summit and COP30!
Our events
The TeraMed Initiative: Unleashing North Africa’s Renewable Potential for a 1TW Mediterranean Future
9 September 2025, 17:30-18:30 EAT, Room F2 at the Addis International Convention Centre (AICC)
Summary:
This session showcases the TeraMed initiative's ambitious goal: to transform the Mediterranean from a climate hotspot into a clean energy and industry hub. Join the discussion on how to unlock North Africa's vast renewable potential and triple the region's capacity to achieve a 1 Terawatt future by 2030.
Green industrialisation and adaptation co-benefits in African food systems
9 September 2025, 17:30-19:00 EAT, Room M3 at the Addis International Convention Centre (AICC)
Summary:
This event challenges the idea of viewing green industrialisation and climate adaptation separately in Africa's food systems. We will showcase how strategic investments in solutions like green ammonia for low-carbon fertiliser can create a virtuous cycle, turning the adaptation challenge into a driver for industrial growth.
Resetting the Africa-Europe Climate Partnership
10 September, 11:30-12:30 EAT, Room AP2 at the Addis International Convention Centre (AICC)
Summary:
With African and European climate priorities misaligned, this high-level roundtable explores how to reset the partnership for a more equitable and effective future. The discussion will identify concrete pathways, from co-creating green industrial value chains to unlocking innovative finance for adaptation.
Our participation
📍Africa-Europe strategic dialogue: Charting the green transition
8 September 2025, 15:20 to 16:20 EAT
Ethiopian Pavillon, Addis International Convention Center
Our energy expert Alfonso Medinilla will join the roundtable discussion, which is organised by the Africa-Europe Foundation in partnership with the Government of Ethiopia. As part of the strategic dialogue, a series of joint flagship reports will be published.
📍Localising resilience to climate change: Amplifying climate innovations from the ground up
9 September 2025, 9:30 to 11:00 EAT
African Union Commission Complex – Room M11
Our climate expert Hanne Knaepen will the launch event as one of the contributing authors to the report. Hosted by Climate Justice Impact Fund for Africa (CJIFA) under the leadership of PACJA, and the support of Pro(to)topia, the event will launch the Climate Justice Impact Fund for Africa (CJIFA) and the Africa Just Resilience Framework (JRF)—two transformative initiatives designed to amplify African agency, equity, and innovation in climate financing and resilience.
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