The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, will lead the IGAD delegation to the Africa Climate Summit 2, taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

At the Summit, the Executive Secretary will engage with IGAD Member States, the African Union, and international partners to advance the region’s climate agenda and reaffirm IGAD’s commitment to coordinated action on resilience, adaptation, and sustainable development.

As part of its strong presence at the Summit, IGAD will host a dedicated Pavilion which will serve as a hub for knowledge exchange, policy dialogue, and regional collaboration. The Pavilion will also be the venue for most IGAD-led side events, covering priority themes including:

  • Blue Economy – Harnessing aquatic resources for sustainable growth and resilience
  • Drought Resilience – Advancing the IGAD Drought Disaster Resilience and Sustainability Initiative (IDDRSI)
  • Climate Applications and Adaptation – Scaling innovative tools for climate risk management
  • Food Security – Addressing the impact of climate change on agriculture and nutrition
  • Water Resources – Strengthening sustainable management of groundwater and transboundary water systems

Speaking ahead of the Summit, H.E. Dr. Workneh emphasized:
“Climate change is the defining challenge of our time, and for the IGAD region it is an existential issue. The Africa Climate Summit is an opportunity to amplify our collective voice, forge stronger partnerships, and deliver solutions that ensure resilience and prosperity for our people.”

Day 1: Monday 8th September 2025 | 08:30-11:30 | Room No. M3

Harnessing Economic Cooperation and regional Integration to Address Climate change in the IGAD Region.  Lead institution: IGAD- ICPALD (Guyo Roba).

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Day 1: Monday 8th September 2025 | 04:00 – 05:30 | Room No. M6

Unlocking Disaster Risk financing and Risk-Informed Investments in Eastern Africa. Lead institution: IGAD-ICPAC (Geoffrey Sabiiti)

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Day 2: Monday 9th September 2025 | 01:30 – 03:30 | Room No. M5

Blue Economy Governance and Climate Resilience in the Horn of Africa. Lead institution: IGAD Blue Economy (Eshete Dejen).

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Day 3: Monday 10th September 2025 | 09:30 – 11:00 | Room No. AP1

Advancing Engagement of Women and youth In Climate Solutions in Eastern Africa. Lead institution: ICPAC & AGRA (Abebe Tadege).

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Day 3: Monday 10th September 2025 | 09:30 – 11:00 | Room No. T1

Policy and Advocacy Dialogue on Disaster Risk Reduction and Anticipatory Action in the Horn of Africa; Are we in the Right Direction? Lead institution: IGAD-ICPAC (George Otieno).

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DAY 1: Nature-Based Solutions, Technology, Energy and Resilient Infrastructure.

Monday 8th September 2025 | 08:30-10:00 | IGAD Pavilion – A2

Enhancing pastoralist adaptation to climate change through cross- bordercollaborationfor orderly mobility, Transboundary Animal Disease management and rangeland restoration in the Greater Horn of Africa Lead institution: IGAD- ICPALD (Guyo Roba)

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Monday 8th September 2025 | 10:00-11:30 | IGAD Pavilion – A2

From Forecast to Action: Leveraging AI to Advance Early Warning Systems in EasternAfrica Lead institution: IGAD- ICPAC (Masilin Gudoshava)

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Monday 8th September 2025 | 02:00-03:30 | IGAD Pavilion – A2

Bringing IGAD Closer to the People: Regional Diplomacy for Inclusive Climate Action in the Face of Climate Change. Lead institution: IGAD-ICPAC (Paulino Omay)

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Monday 8th September 2025 | 04:00-05:30 | IGAD Pavilion – A2

Pathways for Integrating Air Quality into Regional Frameworks for Climate Services (RFCS) to Strengthen Early Warning for Environment in East Africa. Lead institution: SEI (Ngongang Wandji)

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DAY 2: Climate Adaptation and Resilience.

Tuesday September 9, 2025 | 08:00 – 09:30 | IGAD Pavilion – A2

Building Climate-Resilient Nutrition Sensitive Food Systems Across Borders. Lead Institution: IGAD Health (Hafsa Yussuf)

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Tuesday September 9, 2025 | 09:30 – 01:00 | IGAD Pavilion – A2

Ministerial Meeting to endorse the IGAD Fertilizer and Soil Health Hub and Experts meeting to prepare for the ministers and review documents. Lead institution: IGAD Food systems (Denis Kibuka)

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Tuesday September 9, 2025 | 02:00 – 03:30 | IGAD Pavilion – A2

Endorsement of the Regional Framework for Climate Services (RFCS). Lead institution: IGAD-ICPAC (Calistus Wachana).

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Tuesday September 9, 2025 | 03:30 – 04:30 | IGAD Pavilion – A2

Regional Collaboration for Climate Resilience, Conflict, and Migration. Lead institution: IGAD/IOM (Abdikarim Mohamed).

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DAY 3: Climate Finance and Africa Led Solutions.

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 | 08:30 – 10:00 | IGAD Pavilion – A2

A Decade of Resilience Transforming Crisis into Sustainable Regional Strength. Lead Institution: IGAD IDDRSI (Feto Esimo)

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Wednesday, 10 September 2025 | 10:30 – 12:00 | IGAD Pavilion – A2

Turning Regional Commitments into National Action: Implementation of the Kampala Ministerial Declaration on Migration, Environment and Climate Change (KDMECC) across the Horn of Africa. Lead institution: IOM/Uganda (COELHO Sabira)

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Wednesday, 10 September 2025 | 02:00 – 03:30 | IGAD Pavilion – A2

Theme: Accelerating Global Climate Solutions – Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development. Lead institution: Kenya Government (Wangare Kirumba)

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Wednesday, 10 September 2025 | 03:45 – 05:00 | IGAD Pavilion – A2

Advancing Africa’s Climate Resilience: Showcasing InnovativeMultiHazardEarly Warning Systems and Climate Services in Africa. Lead institution: IGAD-ICPAC (Titike Bahaga / Jully Ouma

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IGAD at the African Climate Summit

theme “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa’s Resilient and Green Development”,

September 8-10, 2025 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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For more information, please contact:

Dr. Duguma Adugna
Chief of Staff of the Executive Secretary
Duguma.Adugna@igad.int

Media and Interviews:

Austine Opata
Head of Communication Unit
Austine.Opata@igad.int

About ACS2

The Africa Climate Summit 2 (ACS2) is hosted by the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) in collaboration with the African Union (AU). The GoE and AU are committed for advancing Africa’s climate agenda and sustainable development priorities.

Climate change is putting communities, economies and investments at risk across the African continent. Africa Climate Summit 2 (ACS-2) is a critical milestone on the road to COP30 for Africa to articulate its priorities and commitments – championing home-grown solutions that are driving adaptation and systems-level shifts.