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has opened the door to climate accountability at a global scale. In a historic advisory opinion, the The International Court of Justice (ICJ) confirmed in 2025 that states have legal obligations to act on climate change, and that there can be legal consequences for causing significant harm to the climate system. What happens when climate destruction becomes an issue of international law and what could this mean for African countries, communities, and climate justice movements? Our webinar unpacks the implications of the ICJ Advisory Opinion for Africa and the future of climate accountability. Find insights from Meshack Mboya, Abdoulaye Dia, Dr. Joyce Kimutai and Mark Odaga. This important conversation was moderated by Karabo Mokgonyana. #ICJ #climatejustice #climatechange #accountability

COP30 comes at a critical moment for AFRICA. To shape meaningful outcomes at COP30, African movements, civil society, and communities must stand united with one voice and clear red lines for climate justice. #cop30 #B2BROADMAP #NDCS #adaptation #belémparábrasil #cop30nopara

We are almost 10 years into the era of the Paris Agreement on climate action. The rich world has done everything to shirk their climate obligations. Baku has to be the moment we turn this around. This COP has to decide the ways we generate and deliver the much needed climate finance. - Power Shift Africa Director, Mohamed Adow at a Climate Action Network International Press conference in Baku. #COP29 #COP29Baku #ClimateFinance

Africa's Demands for COP29 With COP29, Parties are expected to agree on a new global climate finance commitment – a crucial mechanism to strengthen the global response to climate change. For Africa, international climate finance is indispensable to adapt to the unavoidable impacts of the climate crisis, but also to address loss and damage, and pursue low-carbon development pathways. Achieving a transparent, adequate, and quality climate finance outcome is essential.

Power Shift Africa and our partners, SA Adaptation Network, African Climate and Development Initiative, PACAR, and German Watch hosted a webinar titled "Stepping up adaptation". We hosted a panel of experts to discuss the adaptation track under the Paris Agreement, explore the UAE-Belém work programme on indicators to measure progress towards the Global Goal on Adaptation. If you missed it, here is the recording. Follow us on our socials to stay updated.