Background

Kenya is transitioning from climate policy ambition to tangible delivery. The 2025 Climate Action Summit seeks dynamic speakers and panelists who can provide insights, share success stories, and offer innovative solutions to drive Kenya’s climate resilience agenda. The summit will bring together government leaders, private sector actors, researchers, and community innovators to strengthen delivery systems and enhance accountability.

 Summit Subthemes for Speaker Contributions

1. Climate Governance and Policy Alignment

• Institutionalizing climate governance across ministries, counties, and communities
• Policy realignment for enhanced delivery of climate action
• Tracking commitments and accountability mechanisms
• Public service leadership in climate governance

2. Financing Climate Action

• Climate finance mechanisms and green investment pipelines
• Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) success models
• Carbon markets, trading, and risk management
• Public-private-community partnerships for climate financing

3. Community Solutions and Inclusive Climate Action

• Indigenous knowledge integration in climate adaptation
• Women’s leadership and gender-responsive climate solutions
• Youth engagement and green jobs creation
• Community-driven innovations for resilience

4. Technology, Data, and Innovation for Climate Action

• Digital tools and AI for climate adaptation and agriculture resilience
• E-mobility, clean energy, and circular economy innovations
• Urban data systems for early warning and disaster preparedness
• Green technology startups and scalable innovation hubs

5. Urban Resilience, Infrastructure, and Localized Delivery Mechanisms

• Nature-based solutions and river restoration (e.g., Nairobi River)
• Climate-smart housing, sanitation, and urban planning
• Waste management and urban heat mitigation strategies
• Flagship projects demonstrating localized climate action

 Speaker Guidelines

• Session Type: Keynote, Plenary Panel, or Breakout Session
• Abstracts/Session Proposals: 300–500 words outlining the topic and relevance to the theme
• Bio: Include a brief professional biography (150 words) and high-resolution photo
• Deadline for Speaker Proposal Submission:  August 30th, 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: September 20, 2025

Who Should Apply?

• Climate policy leaders and public officials
• Innovators, startups, and technology developers
• Academics, researchers, and thought leaders
• Civil society and community leaders with impactful case studies

Important Dates

• Summit Dates: September 23-26, 2025
• Venue: Nairobi, Kenya

For speaker proposals and inquiries, please email: info@climateactionsummit.ke or call Alex Nabiswa Phone: +254 724573458