African Group of Negotiators
on Climate Change
on Climate Change
The second COP30 Presidency letter, authored by Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago, calls for a “Global Mutirão”, a Brazilian concept of collective effort, to drive climate action ahead of COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Building on the first letter, it shifts focus from vision to implementation, urging global mobilisation through grassroots “self-determined contributions” and proposing four “Circles of Leadership” to foster inclusive collaboration. The Mutirão encourages individuals and communities to take local climate action, such as regenerative agriculture or mangrove restoration. This aligns with Africa’s tradition of community-led solutions amid limited climate finance. The Circles of Leadership, comprising COP presidents, marginalised groups, finance ministers, and ethical stewards, aim to integrate diverse perspectives. While promising, their impact depends on whether they deliver practical support for Global South priorities like debt relief, technology transfer, and inclusion in global governance. The letter frames COP30 as a pivot from negotiation to action, emphasising just transition, adaptation, and finance.
Read MoreThe African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change (AGN) convened this week in Zanzibar, Tanzania, for a pivotal meeting aimed at consolidating Africa's climate agenda ahead of the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30).
Read MoreThe NAP Expo 2025 will now take place from 12 to 15 August in Lusaka, Zambia, instead of the previously scheduled April dates. Organised by the Least Developed Countries Expert Group, the Expo promotes knowledge exchange and partnerships to advance National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). This year’s theme is “Innovations in the NAP process.” The event will bring together policymakers, UN agencies, climate funds, scientists, and private sector actors. Interested parties must register online by 30 June 2025. Existing registrations remain valid. Exhibition space is available, and more event details can be found at https://expo.napcentral.org/2025.
Read MoreZambia and Mozambique signed an agreement to build 375km of power transmission lines between both countries for $412 million.
Read MoreDP World has appointed Portugese construction firm Mota-Engil to lead the development of the Banana Port, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) first deep-water maritime gateway.
Read MoreAfrican climate negotiators are pushing for fairer global policies, highlighting the continent's minimal emissions yet high vulnerability. They oppose the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, seeing it as unfair, and are strengthening ties with Russia for climate monitoring and emissions tracking.
Read MoreKenya's Special Envoy for Climate Change, Ali Mohamed, was recognized among the top 100 most influential Africans in 2024 by New African Magazine for his pivotal role as chairperson of the Africa Group of Negotiators, uniting African nations to demand equitable climate finance and effective adaptation strategies at COP29.
Read MoreIn 2024, global temperatures reached an unprecedented average of 15.10 degC, marking the warmest year on record and the first to exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, highlighting the accelerating impacts of human-induced climate change.
Read MoreDonald Trump's decision to withdraw from the landmark climate change agreement has drawn anger among African negotiators.
Read MoreAfrica needs $4.5T for climate action but secured far less. Nations are boosting local funding and green financing to bridge the gap.
Read MoreDuring the UN climate talks, African nations, represented by groups including the G77, China, and the Arab Group, rejected a draft text on the New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance, citing its failure to address the needs of vulnerable countries. They are advocating for a significant increase in climate finance to at least $1.3 trillion annually to effectively tackle climate-related challenges and support a transition to a resilient, low-carbon future.
Read MoreDespite global challenges like the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, Africa's abundant renewable energy resources and potential for climate-smart agriculture position the continent to lead in sustainable development and build resilience against climate change impacts.
Read MoreCOP29 secured $300 billion annually for climate finance—far below Africa’s $1.3 trillion request—while advancing the Loss and Damage fund and gender initiatives but failing to agree on a just transition plan
Read MoreIn Baku, developed countries managed to prevent comprehensive discussions of unilateral trade measures. They can only delay for so long.
Read MoreA significant achievement at COP29 was the resolution of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which governs international carbon trading mechanisms.
Read MoreA conference of irresponsible parties that created an optical illusion to the reality of a new climate
Read MoreAfrican perspectives on COP29 in Baku: The 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), which took place from 11 to 22 November in Baku, Azerbaijan, ended last Friday.
Read MoreAfrica could see the creation of millions of green jobs, along expanded and resilient global value chains – but for this to happen, it needs more international support
Read More(Video) Chair Mohamed challenge to our newsrooms to evolve the coverage of climate change. We need reporters who can scrutinize climate finance, track adaptation funds, and expose greenwashing.
Read MoreA pivotal event hosted by DAI in Nairobi brought together policymakers to discuss strategies for scaling Kenya’s climate efforts.
Read MoreA recent report highlights that over 35 million Africans have been displaced due to conflicts and climate-related disasters, marking a threefold increase in internal displacement since 2009. The primary drivers include ongoing wars and the escalating frequency of floods and droughts, which have severely impacted communities across the continent.
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