Climate Security Mechanism
Bridging Climate Action, Peace and Security

African Leaders Addis Ababa Declaration on climate change and call to action
- 10 September 2025
- African Union
This document reaffirms Africa’s commitment to accelerating climate action, strengthening resilience, and promoting a just and green development pathway while calling for stronger international cooperation and climate justice. It emphasizes the urgent need to scale up accessible and grant-based climate finance, reform the global financial architecture, and support adaptation priorities such as water, food security, and resilience in vulnerable African countries.