Financing climate adaptation and resilience in Africa: Concept note

Abstract

The document is a concept note for the Twelfth Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa, held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, from 30 August to 2 September 2024. It discusses the urgent need for financing climate adaptation and resilience in Africa, highlighting the impacts of climate change on the continent, including rising temperatures, frequent droughts, floods, and displacement. The note emphasizes the importance of a robust approach to combat climate change, the need for adequate finance, technology transfer, and capacity-building. It outlines the objectives of the conference, such as creating a common understanding of African priorities, establishing frameworks for nationally determined contributions, mobilizing multi-stakeholder engagement, and exploring financing options for adaptation.