Inaugural Africa Climate Summit

President William Ruto arrives for opening of the inaugural Africa Climate Summit in an electric clean energy-powered car at Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi, on Monday September 4, 2023.

From left: Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, President William Ruto and former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn Boshe in attendance during the opening ceremony of the Africa Climate Summit.

Dancers entertain delegates during the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi on September 4, 2023.

John Kerry, the United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, addressing participants during the Africa Climate Summit on September 4, 2023.

Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary UNFCCC during the Africa climate summit at KICC.

Elizabeth Wathuti, a youth representative speaks during the Africa Climate Summit at KICC.

Indigenous People's Perspective on Climate Change Anne Samante during Africa climate summit at KICC.

Delegates follow proceedings during the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi.

Delegates follow proceedings during the Africa Climate Summit.

President William Ruto makes his address during the Africa Climate Summit 2023 at KICC on Monday, September 4.

Some of the pencils made from recycled paper by Green Pencils Limited on display at the expo center of the ongoing Africa Climate Summit held at the KICC on September 4.

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir makes his remarks during the first day of the Africa Climate Summit ongoing at the KICC on September 4.

First Lady Rachel Ruto and Second Lady Pastor Dorcas Rigathi follow proceedings during the ongoing Africa Climate Summit held at the KICC on September 4

Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru confers with Embu County Governor Cecilly Mbarire during the ongoing session of the Africa Climate Summit held at the KICC on September 4.

President William Ruto address delegates during the opening of the Africa Climate Summit at Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi, on Monday, September 4, 2023.

President William Ruto takes a group photo with delegates at KICC, Nairobi on Monday, September 4, 2023 during the during the Africa Climate Summit 2023.

President William Ruto speaks at KICC, Nairobi on Monday, September 4, 2023 during the during the Africa Climate Summit 2023.

Some of the pencils made from recycled paper by Green Pencils Limited on display at the expo center of the ongoing Africa Climate Summit held at the KICC on September 4.