Aligned with the United Nations' climate initiatives, the Africa Infrastructure, Climate Change, and Green Investment Summit 2024 focuses on several key goals. The summit aims to promote sustainable development practices, emphasizing the importance of incorporating long-term environmental and economic health into all projects. Encouraging green economy transitions is another critical objective, advocating for the adoption of principles that reduce carbon footprints and foster sustainable economic growth.
International collaboration is vital for climate resilience and adaptation. The summit aims to strengthen cooperation among nations to enhance resilience against climate change and implement effective adaptation strategies. Additionally, mobilizing resources and establishing partnerships for climate action across Africa is a central focus, gathering and allocating resources to drive initiatives throughout the continent.
The summit supports the achievement of several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It promotes SDG 7, ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. It also aligns with SDG 9, which focuses on building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation. Finally, the summit addresses SDG 13 by advocating for urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.