President Ruto calls on Africa to lead in green industrialisation amid global climate investment surge
President William Ruto has called on African States to take advantage of global economic shifts in climate investment to position Africa as the premier destination for green industrialisation...
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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
- The Africa Green Industrialisation Initiative has already secured $100 billion (KSh13 trillion) in commitments from African financial institutions.
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President Ruto Urges Africa to Lead in Green Industrialization and Seize Climate Investments - February 2026
President William Ruto urged African nations to leverage the global shift in climate investments to become a leading hub for green industrialization. During the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, he emphasized that the continent should leverage global economic shifts toward climate-positive growth. President Ruto cited Africa's vast renewable energy resources as ideal for clean energy investments and climate adaptation. He noted the global surge in climate investment is projected to reach $2.3 trillion in 2025. President Ruto urged African States to position the continent as a leader in green industrialization by taking advantage of this investment surge.
