Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for stronger global partnerships and urgent financing to boost Africa’s climate adaptation initiatives, stressing that the continent is already facing significant consequences from the climate crisis.
Speakinh during the Global Center for Adaptation (GCA) high-level meeting, where he represented President William Ruto, Mudavadi joined world leaders in launching the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP 2.0). The ambitious initiative aims to expand adaptation solutions and bolster resilience throughout the continent.
“The fight against climate change is no longer a choice, it is an urgent race to secure our planet’s future and safeguard Africa’s destiny,” he said, stressing the importance of developing climate-smart food systems, resilient infrastructure, and unlocking financing that fosters transformative change.
Mudavadi cautioned that current adaptation financing falls significantly short of what is necessary to address the scale of the crisis, as millions of Africans continue to suffer from the devastating effects of rising sea levels, prolonged droughts, floods, and erratic rainfall that undermine development progress.
Citing Kenya’s experience, he pointed out that the country loses nearly 40 percent of its agricultural output each year due to climate extremes. He said over the past 15 years, Kenya has experienced three severe multi-year droughts, with the most recent (2021–2023) being the worst in four decades, leaving lasting impacts on communities and the economy.
“What holds true for Kenya mirrors the broader African reality. Floods, droughts, and heatwaves are intensifying, eroding progress, and testing the resilience of our people,” he noted.
The Prime CS stressed that Africa’s response must be grounded in collective action, strong partnerships, and ongoing financing.
“Through collaboration and innovation, we can turn this crisis into an opportunity for transformation and renewed hope,” he said.
