The African Climate Foundation (ACF) has reiterated its strong commitment to championing green finance as a driver of Africa’s sustainable industrial transformation, during the closing session of the Green Finance Workshop – Addis Ababa 2025.
Speaking to a diverse audience of policymakers, financial institutions, investors, green startups, and development partners, Sahele Fekede, ACF’s Programme Manager for Energy Access and Transitions, delivered powerful closing remarks that underscored the urgency of green finance and the strategic importance of cross-sector collaboration in accelerating climate-aligned growth.
“Green finance is not just a mechanism—it’s a mission to redefine how Africa industrializes,” said Fekede. “At ACF, we support institutions like ACCPA because we believe that locally driven, impact-focused initiatives are critical to translating climate finance into real development outcomes.”
The Green Finance Workshop, organized by the Africa-China Centre for Policy and Advisory (ACCPA) with support from ACF, convened over 45 participants from government, finance, industry, civil society, and international organizations. The event focused on unlocking sustainable industrial growth for Ethiopia, aligning with national priorities and Africa’s broader climate and economic development agenda.
Throughout his address, Mr. Fekede highlighted ACF’s approach to:
- Supporting catalytic platforms that build technical capacity and policy coherence
- Unlocking private sector participation by addressing risk and access barriers
- Bridging global resources with local priorities to ensure Africa-led development
He also echoed the need for continued momentum, encouraging participants to translate insights from the workshop into lasting partnerships, policy reform, and investment action.
Participants responded enthusiastically to the call, with many expressing optimism and commitment to working collectively toward a greener, more resilient Ethiopian economy.
The Green Finance Workshop concluded with a renewed sense of purpose: to make green finance not only accessible but also effective, inclusive, and transformative.