When: 4-8 September 2023
Where: Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi, Kenya.
Africa Climate Week (ACW) is an annual event that brings together leaders from governments, businesses, international organizations and civil society to explore ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while adapting to the mounting fallout from the climate crisis. This year, ACW 2023 is taking place from 4-8 September in Nairobi, Kenya, hosted by the Government of Kenya.
ACW 2023 is being held alongside the Africa Climate Summit (ACS) which is running from 4-6 September, also hosted by the Government of Kenya. During the ACS, African leaders are being called upon to make ambitious pledges and commitments, towards the adoption of a “Pledging and Commitment Framework.”
Tune in to the ACS/ACW live stream and past sessions.
One of four Regional Climate Weeks held this year, ACW 2023 builds momentum ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference COP 28 in Dubai and the conclusion of the first Global Stocktake, designed to chart the way for fulfilling the Paris Agreement's goals and provide region-focused contributions to inform the Global Stocktake.
ACW 2023 is organized into four systems-based tracks, each focusing on specific themes:
- Energy systems and industry
- Cities, urban and rural settlements, infrastructure and transport
- Land, ocean, food and water
- Societies, health, livelihoods, and economies
ACW 2023 is organized by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Bank, with the support of regional partners: African Union (AU), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB).
Representatives from UNEP are organizing/taking part in the events as outlined in the respective tabs. Time zone: EAT.
Explore the full programme of ACW 2023.
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