The second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from September 8-10, 2025, will prioritize practical pathways for green jobs and income. Jacob’s Ladder Africa (JLA) will lead the green jobs and skills agenda, aiming to create tangible employment opportunities linked to climate action.

• A dedicated Green Jobs & Skills Pavilion will convene diverse stakeholders to align training and investment.
• JLA Co-Founder and CEO Sellah Bogonko emphasized the need for real jobs and sustainable livelihoods for Africa's youth and marginalized communities.
• The African Union Commission (AUC) highlights green skills and jobs as central to its new Continental Strategy for Technical and Vocational Education and Training 2025 to 2034.
• Key sectors for near-term job creation include renewable energy (up to 4.5 million jobs by 2030), sustainable agriculture (700,000 jobs), and e-mobility (forecast to be a $2.85 billion market by 2030).