During the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, President William Ruto urged African States to leverage global economic shifts in climate investment to become a hub for green industrialization.

• President Ruto highlighted Africa's vast renewable resources as ideal for climate adaptation and clean energy investments, with global energy-transition investment reaching approximately $2.3 trillion (KSh299 trillion) in 2025.
• He chaired the Committee of the African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC) meeting, emphasizing green industrialisation as a strategy to strengthen economies and create sustainable employment for Africa's youth.
• The Nairobi Declaration from the 2023 Africa Climate Summit sets a clear direction for climate-positive growth, and the Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative has secured commitments of $100 billion (KSh13 trillion) from African financial institutions.

President William Ruto urged African States to leverage the global surge in climate investment, projected to reach $2.3 trillion (KSh299 trillion) in 2025, positioning Africa as a leader in green industrialization. He emphasized that Africa's abundant renewable resources make it ideal for clean energy investments and climate adaptation.

• African Union Commission Chair Mahamoud Ali Youssouf affirmed climate action as a priority, while Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan highlighted her country's support for continental climate action and pursuit of green industrialization opportunities.
• The call was made by President Ruto during the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he chaired the Committee of the African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC) meeting.
• The Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative has already secured $100 billion (KSh13 trillion) in commitments from African financial institutions.