Africa’s Climate Champions: Key Countries to Watch at COP28

This research paper outlines the strategic positioning of African countries and institutions ahead of COP28 in Dubai, emphasizing the role of the Nairobi Declaration and the African Union's Climate Change and Resilient Strategy and Action Plan (2022-2032) in driving the regional climate agenda.

• Africa has established a framework for its climate priorities at COP28 through the Nairobi Declaration and the African Union’s (AU) Climate Change and Resilient Strategy and Action Plan (2022-2032), which serves as a platform for developing partnerships.
• Africa's global influence is increasing through membership in major international bodies, including the AU's full membership in the G20, the addition of Egypt and Ethiopia to the BRICS+ grouping, and the securing of African seats on the boards of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.
• African climate priorities are supported by specific negotiating structures—such as the Africa Group of Negotiators (AGN), the African Ministerial Conference on Environment (AMCEN), the Committee of African Heads of State on Climate Change (CAHOSCC), and AU regional Climate Commissions—as well as membership in broader blocs like the G77 and China, BASIC, and the Least Developed Countries negotiating forum.

APA

South African Institute of International Affairs (2023). Africa’s Climate Champions: Key Countries to Watch at COP28. https://saiia.org.za/research/africas-climate-champions-key-countries-to-watch-at-cop28/

Chicago

South African Institute of International Affairs. Africa’s Climate Champions: Key Countries to Watch at COP28. 2023. https://saiia.org.za/research/africas-climate-champions-key-countries-to-watch-at-cop28/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{southafricaninstituteofinternationalaffairs2023africas, author = {{South African Institute of International Affairs}}, title = {{Africa’s Climate Champions: Key Countries to Watch at COP28}}, institution = {South African Institute of International Affairs}, year = {2023}, month = nov, url = {https://saiia.org.za/research/africas-climate-champions-key-countries-to-watch-at-cop28/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }