Nwangwu Advocates for Action at Africa Climate Forum 2026

Prof. George Nwangwu, the Convener of the Africa Climate Forum, called for stronger public-private collaboration, increased investment, and effective policy implementation to address Africa's climate challenges during the opening of the fourth edition of the forum on October 13, 2026, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja. The forum, themed “Implementing in Lockstep: Public-Private Action for Green Outcomes,” aimed to shift focus from climate commitments to practical implementation through sustainable financing and coordinated action among stakeholders.

Nwangwu highlighted the significant gap between promises and delivery, citing issues such as floods, droughts, and food insecurity as urgent indicators. He stressed that public expenditure alone cannot meet Africa's climate financing needs and called for adequate climate finance and stronger continental cooperation.

The forum's program included four platforms: policy dialogue, investment facilitation, innovation, and storytelling, designed to connect policy reforms with financing opportunities and community needs.