Africa’s Finance Ministers Launch Pan-African Forum to Drive Climate-Responsive Economic Transformation
From 16–18 December 2025, the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action (CFMCA) brought together approximately 100 representatives from around 30 African Ministries of Finance in Lusaka to chart a new direction for climate‑economic cooperation.
The regional event concluded with the following outcomes:
Discussion Note: From Promise to Action: Scaling Up Climate Finance to $1.3T
Post-Ministerial Discussion following the 14th Ministerial Meeting
COP30 Highlights: The Coalition of Finance Ministers at the Forefront of Climate Action
At COP30, the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action showcased how finance ministries are driving the shift from climate pledges to implementation.Through high-level events and strategic dialogues, the Coalition emphasized the critical role of fiscal and economic policy in delivering Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), mobilizing $1.3 trillion annually for emerging markets, and integrating climate goals into macroeconomic and fiscal frameworks.
COP30 Side Events: Driving Innovation and Partnerships for Climate Finance
Beyond the main stage, the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action leveraged COP30 side events to deepen collaboration and spotlight practical solutions for climate implementation. |
Powerful messages from Ministries and Institutional Partners during COP 30
Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance, Egypt, Juan Labat, Environmental Affairs Coordinator, Ministry of Finance, Uruguay and Ani Dasgupta, CEO of the World Resources Institute (WRI), shared powerful video messages at COP30.
The Coalition resources to navigate COP30
We invite you to explore our key resources on the main themes shaping the agenda: |
