Africa Children Climate Summit II: Children Climate Summit Declaration and Call to Action (2025)

The Africa Children Climate Summit II (ACCSII) Declaration, voiced by children from across Africa, calls for urgent, inclusive climate action that places children at the heart of decision-making. Held in Addis Ababa on the sidelines of the Africa Climate Summit II in September 2025, the summit highlighted the disproportionate impact of climate change on children and demanded reforms in policy, infrastructure, education, and funding. With ten key action areas from child representation to mental health and clean energy, the declaration urges governments to honour national and continental commitments. Children are not just victims; they are leaders and changemakers. This declaration is a powerful reminder: protecting children is protecting Africa’s future.