Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has proposed an African Climate Innovation Compact, a continent-wide partnership aimed at fostering homegrown solutions to the climate crisis. Speaking at the Second Africa Climate Summit (AC32) in Addis Ababa, Abiy urged African leaders to transition from seeking aid to becoming global innovators in climate action.

• The proposed compact aims to produce 1,000 practical climate solutions by 2030 through collaboration among African universities, research institutions, startups, and innovators.
• The Prime Minister emphasized that the initiative would not only address Africa’s climate needs but also strengthen its role in the global economy by boosting exports and sustainable growth.
• The three-day summit, running from September 8–10, is co-hosted by the Government of Ethiopia and the African Union Commission (AUC).