Welcome to the Second African Climate Summit !

We are honored to welcome you to the Second African Climate Summit, a landmark event convening leaders, practitioners, and innovators from across the continent and beyond to accelerate climate action and resilience. Held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, this summit serves as a vital platform for exchanging ideas, forging partnerships, and shaping policies that address the pressing challenges of climate change in Africa. 

Helvetas @ the Summit 

Helvetas is proud to be an active contributor to this year’s summit, bringing its longstanding experience in sustainable development, climate resilience, and community empowerment to the forefront of the discussions. Throughout the three-day event, Helvetas will engage in key sessions, share insights from its work across Ethiopia and other regions, and collaborate with stakeholders to promote inclusive, locally driven climate solutions. 

Side Event: Catalysing Climate-Resilient Landscapes in Ethiopia 

Date: September 9, 2025 
Time: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM 
Location: Addis International Convention Center Pavilion - C1 

As part of our summit engagement, Helvetas is hosting a dedicated side event titled: 
“Catalysing Climate-Resilient Landscapes in Ethiopia: Ecosystem Services & Private Sector Synergy.” 

This session will explore how ecosystem services can be leveraged to build climate-resilient landscapes, and how strategic collaboration with the private sector can unlock innovative and sustainable solutions. Through expert presentations, interactive dialogue, and case studies, the event will highlight scalable approaches to landscape restoration, biodiversity conservation, and community-based climate adaptation. 

We invite policymakers, development partners, private sector actors, and civil society organizations to join us in this important conversation and help shape a resilient future for Ethiopia and the region.