Ruto to give keynote address on Africa's green growth agenda

President William Ruto will on Tuesday give a keynote address on  Africa's green, climate-positive growth agenda.

He will speak on the climate crisis,  highlighting the urgent action needed due to worsening global climate impacts, especially in Africa.

On the debt challenge, Ruto will state why African countries face high debt and limiting climate resilience investments.

The head of state will also address the African Impact on climate which includes climate disasters affecting millions, threatening food security, and strain economies.

On the solutions,  Ruto will explain how Africa offers clean energy, minerals, arable land, and natural resources.

He will also pitch how Africa can seek equitable financing for global climate goals.

Revealing the action plan, President Ruto will voice how Africa calls for support for NDCs, green investments, debt relief, and an inclusive and fair financial institutional framework.

The summit aims for climate-positive growth to address energy poverty, reduce forced migration and conflict, and secure a sustainable future.

The outcomes will guide Africa’s vision and action on climate change and form inputs to COP and UNGA processes.