By Mashe Umaru Gwamna
Africa Climate Forum (ACF), has disclosed that all is now set for the forum to hold in Abuja on 13 and 14 of October 2026.
The forum will be focusing on turning the continent’s climate commitments into measurable results.
The two days forum is Organised by the
Global Centre for Law, Business and Economy (GCLBE), the forum is themed, “Implementing in Lockstep: Public-Private Action for Green Outcomes.”
Convener of the forum and Director-General of GCLBE, Prof. George Nwangwu said that implementation requires stronger partnerships to translate climate ambitions into results.
“Climate action requires more than ambition. It requires governments, businesses and financial institutions to move together.
“We have an opportunity to refine our partnerships, forge new ones, and make bold commitments that can translate into meaningful action,” Nwangwu said.
He emphasized that the two-day event will bring together policymakers, business leaders, climate experts, development institutions, academics and investors from Africa and beyond to address gaps in climate coordination, financing and implementation.
Prof . Nwangwu stated that those
expected are include Amb. Philbert Abaka Johnson, Director and UNIDO Representative in Nigeria and ECOWAS; Mr Olasupo Shasore, SAN, Senior Partner at Africa Law Practice NG & Company; Hon. Sam Onuigbo, Governing Board Member and Chairman, Committee on Security, Special Interventions and Climate Change at the North East Development Commission.
Others are Dr Salisu Dahiru, former Director-General, National Council on Climate Change; and Engr. Chijioke Okwuokenye, Managing Director, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company.
He disclosed that discussions will cover private enterprise, carbon markets, energy access and natural gas, food security and adaptation, community-led climate action, human rights, the just transition, and the use of artificial intelligence, data and digital technologies in climate planning and delivery.
“The ACF Deal Room will connect climate project developers, green businesses, investors and financial institutions with potential partners and capital”.
The programme will also feature a Pulitzer Centre side event on Journalism, Climate Action and Civic Space Engagement, examining how public-interest journalism can strengthen climate accountability, improve public understanding and amplify the experiences of affected communities.
The Abuja forum follows climate conversations held in Accra earlier in the year on climate partnerships, finance, the just transition and public-private collaboration.
Since its first edition in 2023, the Africa Climate Forum has brought together policy, business, investment and development perspectives on Africa’s climate response. The 2026 edition will emphasise moving from commitments to delivery.
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