BOGA co-hosts high-level side events at Africa Climate Summit 2 with Governments of Kenya and Nigeria

Building on the outcomes of the first Global Stocktake to triple renewable energy, double energy efficiency, and transition away from fossil fuels, these discussions will highlight the central role of African leadership in delivering an orderly, just, and equitable transition away from oil and gas.

Speakers will discuss how African countries, including major oil and gas producers, are beginning to plan for a future beyond oil and gas and are reflecting these plans in NDCs and long-term strategies. Discussions will emphasise the critical role of African leadership and how international partnerships, such as the NDC Partnership and mechanisms like the BOGA Fund, can support the development of nationally-led strategies that advance economic, energy and climate goals and the global transition away from fossil fuels.

Tuesday 9 September 2025

Event 1: African Leadership on an Orderly, Just and Equitable Transition Away from Oil and Gas, 08:30-09:30 (UTC+3), Room M7

Speakers and panel include:

• Ali Mohammed, Special Envoy for Climate Change, Office of the President, Kenya
• Omotenioye Majekodunmi, Director General, National Council for Climate Change, Nigeria
• Alice Amorim, Programme Director for the Executive Directorate of the COP30 Presidency

Event 2: Partnerships for an Orderly, Just and Equitable Transition Away from Oil and Gas, 10:30-12:00 (UTC+3), EU Pavillion and online

Speakers and panel include:

• Ole Thonke, Climate Ambassador, Denmark
• Ali Mohammed, Special Envoy for Climate, Kenya
• Omotenioye Majekodunmi, Director General, National Council for Climate Change, Nigeria
• Isaac Kiva, Secretary, Renewable Energy, Ministry of Energy, Kenya
• Pablo Vieira, Global Director, NDC Partnership Support Unit
• Diana Acconcia, Director for International Affairs and Climate Finance, at the Directorate-General for Climate Action at the European Commission
• Jakob Granit, Director-General, Swedish International Development Agency
• Benoit Faraco, Climate Ambassador, France
• Siân Bradley, Head of Secretariat, BOGA