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Africa's Climate Future: Insights & Actions for COP29

  • Dubai 48 Sheikh Zayed Road United Arab Emirates (map)

Nowhere is the significance of climate change more pronounced than in Africa. Despite having the lowest per capita emissions and contributing only about 2.8% to global emissions, Africa faces the most severe climate-related challenges, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. These challenges manifest in increasing disasters such as floods, earthquakes, and droughts, with countries experiencing an average GDP loss of 5 to 15 percent per year due to climate change, according to the African Development Bank. Yet, Africa receives the lowest percentage of global climate finance, exacerbating its vulnerability to climate-induced shocks.

The UAE has emerged as a critical partner here, pledging $4.5 billion to support African clean-energy projects at the inaugural Africa Climate Summit last year. As we approach the annual climate talks this November, this session will evaluate Africa's progress towards net-zero and climate resilience. Speakers will review the continent’s current climate outlook and discuss key agenda items for COP29 in Azerbaijan.


Moderator

John Podgore

Partner, Head of Transactional Practice | ADG Legal

 

Speakers

Omar Saif

Director of International Partnerships, Global Climate Finance Centre | ADGM

Zineb Tamtaoui

Senior Executive Officer, Head of Middle East Region | Bank of Africa

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