Experts at Africa Climate Forum Urge Investment for Climate Action

At the Africa Climate Forum 2026, held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, climate change experts and business leaders called for urgent action and increased private-sector investment to address Africa's climate implementation gap. Prof. George Nwangwu, the Convener of the Forum, stated that Africa must move beyond mere climate declarations to achieve measurable outcomes that protect lives and strengthen economies.

He highlighted the continent's failure to translate climate commitments into practical interventions, which has left millions without reliable electricity and facing extreme weather challenges. Nwangwu emphasized that government spending alone cannot meet Africa's climate financing needs, advocating for private investment, technological innovation, and effective governance to attract capital.

He identified policy dialogue and investment facilitation as critical for effective climate action. Dr. Oge Funlola Modie, Founder and Executive Chair of Avocado Holdings, stressed that the success of climate commitments should be measured by results rather than promises, urging for communication to drive public understanding and participation in climate action.