Africa Charts Resilient Future, Launches 2024 State of Climate Report

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the African Union Commission (AUC), and key regional and international partners, will launch the State of the Climate in Africa Report 2024 on 12 May 2025 at the UNECA Compound in Addis Ababa. 

As climate impacts intensify acrossl Africa, the report highlights the critical role of timely, accurate, and accessible weather and climate information to guide decision-making, support disaster preparedness, and enhance sustainable development efforts.

According media advisory statement made available to journalists in Abuja, this report is the 6th in the series as a flagship product that provides authoritative, science-based updates on climate trends, extreme events, and their impacts across Africa. “The event will allow for virtual participation”.

The statement said he report is developed through the collaborative efforts of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), United Nations UN agencies, and scientific experts across the continent and beyond.

This year’s report places a special emphasis on digital transformation as a vital tool for climate adaptation and resilience building. 

The hybrid launch event will feature presentations and high-level statements from notable policy makers and climate authorities in Africa, including: Moderator: Dr Agnes Kijazi, Director WMO, Regional Office for Africa) while introductory remarks by Prof. Celeste Saulo (Secretary General;

 Mr Fetene Teshome, President of Regional Association I (Africa).

Presentation of the Report on the State of the Climate in Africa:

2024 by Dr Ernest Afiesimama  of WMO Regional Office for Africa as well as Mr. Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary,

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. Others to give

High-level Statement are; H.E. Moses Vilakati, AU Commissioner for Environment; Hon. Mike Elton Mposha MP (Minister of Green Economy and Environment, Zambia – AMCOMET Vice Chair while the Closing 

Remarks will be given by Dr Aderito Celso Félix Aramuge, RA I Vice President.