Ronan Dantec with the Mayor of Marseille and other important dignitaries at the official opening ceremony of the Climate Chance Europe-Africa Summit
The Climate Chance Europe-Africa Summit 2025 brought together global leaders, experts, and stakeholders in Marseille, France, from March 31 to April 1, 2025, to discuss climate change and sustainable development in Africa. The President of Climate Communications and Local Governance-Africa (CCLG-Africa) represented the organization at this significant event, showcasing its mission, goals, and initiatives to a global audience. He was accompanied by esteemed colleagues including Mrs Gifty Nuna Jiagge, Clerk to the Local Government Committee of Parliament of Ghana and Felix Engsalige Nyaaba a Council member of CCLG-Africa and a member of the Parliamentary Press Corps of Ghana, together, they highlighted CCLG-Africa’s efforts in addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development in Africa
Panel discussion
Key Activities and Discussions
The summit featured a range of activities, including panel discussions and debates on climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies, sustainable development, and climate finance. Attendees also had networking opportunities with international organizations, governments, and private sector entities to foster partnerships and cooperation. Exhibitions showcased innovative solutions and projects addressing climate change and sustainable development in Africa.¹
Notable attendees included Ronan Dantec, President of Climate Chance Association-France, the Mayor of Marseille City, and Paul Watson, founder of Sea Shepherd, who delivered keynote speeches emphasizing the urgency of climate action and international cooperation.
Kofi Don-Agor with Ronan Dantec, President of the Climate Chance Association
Importance and Benefits for Africa
The summit highlighted the need for climate adaptation and resilience, supporting vulnerable communities in Africa to adapt to climate change and build resilience. It also emphasized promoting sustainable development and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Africa, as well as fostering global partnerships and cooperation to address climate change.
Felix Nyaaba, Gifty Jiaggie and Kofi Don-Agor
CCLG-Africa’s Role in Addressing Climate Change
As a leading organization in climate communications and local governance, CCLG-Africa plays a vital role in addressing climate change in Africa. The organization’s efforts focus on:
– Raising Awareness: Educating communities and stakeholders about climate change and its impacts
– Capacity Building: Enhancing the capacity of local governments and communities to address climate change
– Advocacy: Promoting climate policies and initiatives that support sustainable development and climate resilience in Africa
Paul Waston, founder Sea Shepherd
Conclusion
Participating in the Climate Chance Europe-Africa Summit, CCLG-Africa demonstrated its commitment to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development in Africa, contributing to a more climate-resilient future for the continent. The organization’s involvement underscores the importance of collaboration and collective action in addressing the pressing issue of climate change.