Climate YES participated in the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) and UNFCCC Climate Week in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from September 8–10, 2025. The summit brought together African leaders, policymakers, civil society, youth movements, and faith actors to advance climate justice and sustainable development. Climate YES was represented by Augustine Muema (Kenya) , Paul Kagga and Godwin Mayanja (Uganda).

Our Focus and Contributions

Climate YES engaged in both advocacy and movement building, highlighting the role of youth and faith voices in Africa’s climate agenda. Key areas of contribution included:

1. 1. African-led Climate Solutions – advocating for locally driven innovation and sustainable adaptation strategies.
   2. Climate Finance Reform & Debt Cancellation – pushing for fairer financing structures to ensure accessibility for vulnerable communities.
   3. Green Industrialization & Just Transition – emphasizing renewable energy, clean technology, and community-centered development.
   4. Youth & Faith Engagement – ensuring intergenerational perspectives were represented in policy discussions, including side events on peace, renewable energy, and resilience.

Partnerships and Visibility

The Climate YES delegation worked with ACT Alliance, All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC), Tearfund, and Christian Aid, strengthening alliances for collective advocacy. Our
participation enhanced the visibility of youth-led, faith-inspired climate action, with partners recognizing our contribution, including commendation from Dr. Tinashe during a peace and climate change panel.

Impact and Way Forward

Through this summit, Climate YES:

1. 1. Influenced continental declarations on climate finance, just transition, and community-based adaptation.
   2. Strengthened networks and collaborations across Africa.
   3. Expanded recognition of youth leadership in climate justice.
   4. Gained valuable insights to build capacity and prepare for COP30 in Brazil.

While challenges remain—especially around financing accessibility and scaling youth participation—the summit reaffirmed Africa’s position as a leader in global climate action, with youth movements like Climate YES at the forefront of driving transformative change.

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