The Climate for Development in Africa (ClimDev-Africa) Programme is an initiative of the African Union Commission (AUC), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB). It is mandated at the highest level by African leaders (AU Summit of Heads of State and Government). The Programme was established to create a solid foundation for Africa’s response to climate change. Beyond the AUC-UNECA-AfDB partnership, the Programme works closely with other African and non-African institutions and partners specialised in climate and development. More information on the programme is available in the Framework Document.

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Fourteenth Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa Photo Gallery

CCDA-XIV Photo Gallery

Opening Session , Photo from day 1, Photos on Flickr

Photo from day 2, Photo from day 3
 

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Stakeholders close CCDA-14 with strong calls for climate finance, stronger agency and delivery ahead of COP31

Addis Ababa, 9 September 2026 (ECA) – The Fourteenth Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA-14) concluded today in Addis Ababa, adopting a comprehensive set of key messages calling on Africa to move from climate participation to climate agency, ...

 
 

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African leaders open CCDA-14, press for shift from climate pledges to implementation


Addis Ababa, 7 September 2026 (ECA) - The Fourteenth Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA-14) opened today at the United Nations Conference Centre in Addis Ababa, convened by ClimDev-Africa partners; the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), African Development Bank (AfDB) and the African Union Commission (AUC). 
 

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Opening statement by Mr. Claver Gatete at the CCDA-XIV

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 7 September 2026 - I am delighted to welcome you to the Fourteenth Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa. I am particularly delighted because we now have an important opportunity as a continent to influence the direction of global climate action. 
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The Seventh Africa Climate Talks (7th ACT!) First Day Opening session Photo

The Seventh Africa Climate Talks (7th ACT!) First Day Opening session Photo

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Second Day

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Africa Climate Talks call for stronger negotiating capacity at COP32

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1 May 2026 - The 7th Africa Climate Talks (7th ACT!) concluded in Addis Ababa with a strong call for Africa to strengthen its negotiating capacity, build wider coalitions, and position COP32 as a decisive moment for climate implementation, accountability and resilience.

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COP30 delivers climate finance boost and a pledge to plan fossil fuel transition

22 November, 2025 Belém, Brazil - In a pivotal outcome at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, countries agreed on a sweeping package to scale up climate finance and accelerate implementation of the Paris Agreement – but without a clear commitment to move away from fossil fuels.
 
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Key messages from Africa Day at COP30, Belem

At the COP30 Africa Day event, the main message was clear: climate action and development are inseparable. The continent must achieve convergence between its development and climate goals, moving decisively from high-level rhetoric to sustained implementation on the ground. This requires systemic reform of the global financial architecture to secure fair, predictable and adequate climate finance, especially for implementing NDCs and adaptation plans...

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