ADDIS ABABA-The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Philip Mpango has called for global partners to honor their commitments on climate finance as African leaders convened for the Second Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Representing the President of Tanzania, H. E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, Dr. Mpango emphasized that while Africa contributes less than 4% of global emissions, the continent is “paying the highest price” through droughts, floods, rising seas, and disrupted livelihoods, asking leaders to recall the Nairobi Declaration which was born from the first Summit.
The Nairobi Declaration set Africa’s common position on climate finance, adaptation, just energy transition and green industrialisation.
"Without urgent and scaled-up support, our aspirations for resilience and green development remain at risk,” Tanzania warned, urging developed nations to double adaptation finance, operationalise the Loss and Damage Fund, and ensure adaptation is prioritized alongside mitigation at COP30 in Brazil.
Vice President Mpango also highlighted Tanzania’s flagship initiatives, including the Tanzania Vision 2050, National Environment Master Plan (2022–2032), the National Clean Cooking Strategy (2024–2034), and the country’s expanding investments in renewable energy, clean cooking, and blue economy.
As current Chair of the African Group of Negotiators (AGN), Tanzania pledged to amplify Africa’s voice at COP30 in Brazil, ensuring the continent’s priorities on finance, adaptation, and just transitions remain central.