Africa Climate Investment platform launched to accelerate climate financing

The ACIS 2025 was launched at the ongoing Africa Climate Investment Summit 2025, convened by the Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC), with the aim of strengthening Africa’s climate investment ecosystem, launching the Africa Climate Investment Platform, and consolidating Africa’s investment priorities ahead of COP30 in Brazil this November.

Speaking during the opening ceremony, KCIC CEO Joseph Murabula called for increased investment in Africa’s climate economy, which is driven by African leadership and innovation. 

“Africa’s green transition cannot rely solely on external financing; it must be powered by African institutions, entrepreneurs, and investors,” Murabula said, adding: “By unlocking local and regional capital, we are not only addressing climate challenges but building resilient economies and livelihoods.”

Among the things the conference looks to explore is Africa’s vast potential in renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, waste management, and nature-based solutions, underscoring the importance of aligning public policy and private sector capital to accelerate sustainable development.

GIZ Country Director Bodo Immink highlighted the importance of positioning the green economy as Africa’s next growth frontier. 

“The green economy is not just an environmental imperative; it is an economic opportunity. With the right investments, Africa can lead the world in sustainable production, circular business models, and inclusive innovation,” Immink said.

Speakers also emphasised the importance of regional cooperation and knowledge sharing through platforms such as the Africa Climate Innovation Network, to harmonise investment approaches and accelerate collective progress. 

KCIC Consulting Group CEO Edward Mungai urged African leaders to act decisively and build strong investment pipelines for climate enterprises.

“We must move from commitment to implementation. Africa’s climate economy will thrive when we combine leadership with execution, translating ambition into projects, and projects into prosperity,” Mungai said. 

The outcomes from this session will inform the Africa Climate Investment Manifesto, to be presented at COP30 in Brazil, showcasing Africa’s unified vision for climate finance and resilience.

Themed “Unlocking African Investments into the Green Economy”, the session brought together over 100 senior decision-makers, among them National Treasury CS John Mbadi, the Principal Secretary for Environment Dr. Eng. Festus K. Ng'eno, Rwanda’s Minister of Environment, and ambassadors representing Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa. 

Also present were representatives from the World Bank, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), and the Swiss Embassy.