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Join mayors, governors, scientists, youth, civil society, and high-level policymakers for the Resilient Africa Summit, the latest in a global series of climate policy events organized by the Pontifical Academy of Sciences (PAS) and the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences (PASS).

Taking place at the CIFOR-ICRAF campus in Nairobi, this summit brings Africa’s unique climate challenges and opportunities to the forefront of global conversation. With a focus on locally led climate resilience, the event gathers mayors, governors, African Union leaders, researchers, and innovators to co-create actionable strategies that reflect the continent’s diverse environmental, socio-economic, political, and cultural contexts.

Through interactive panels and high-level dialogues, the summit will spotlight:

• Resilience practices from African cities and regions
• Innovative climate finance for local governments
• Scientific breakthroughs and policy innovations
• Disaster recovery and future preparedness
• Multi-level governance for societal transformation
• Climate-related migration and adaptation strategies

At the heart of the summit lies a powerful framework—Mitigation, Adaptation, and Societal Transformation (MAST)—designed to bend the climate curve, reduce vulnerabilities, and galvanize support for lasting change.

This pivotal gathering will contribute to the development of city and regional Protocols for Climate Resilience, serving as key inputs to COP30, COP31, and the Final Vatican Summit in 2026. It also aims to catalyze capacity-building initiatives that will empower communities across Africa to implement climate solutions from the ground up.

Be part of shaping a global blueprint for climate resilience—starting in Africa.