The adoption of the African Leaders’ Nairobi Declaration on Climate Change and Call to Action at the first Africa Climate Summit in 2023 (ACS1) was a political turning point. This action asserted Africa’s collective ambition to define its own economic and climate pathway, moving the continent from the margins to the centre of the global response. By placing climate-positive growth at the heart of its vision, the Nairobi Declaration’s adoption carried weight not only as a continental consensus but also as a statement of intent to shape the rules and opportunities of the twenty-first century economy.
This report sets out where Africa stands against the vision of the Nairobi Declaration. It examines what that vision means in practice by looking across key sectors, where the promises of the declaration meet the realities of implementation. In doing so, it highlights emerging strengths and persistent gaps, recognizing that Africa’s choice – and those of its partners – will ultimately determine whether these ambitions translate. Download the report to read more:
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