Now in its seventh edition, this invite-only event will bring together over 400 finance leaders from more than 60 countries to explore pressing themes under the banner “Turn the Tide.”
This year’s agenda will spotlight the intersection of Planet, People, and Tech, with dedicated sessions on AI, financial health, and climate adaptation. A newly introduced “marketplace” format will enable financial institutions to showcase innovative initiatives and tools, encouraging peer-to-peer learning through more interactive settings.
Juliet Munro, Director, Digital Economy at FSD Africa, will represent FSD Africa at the event.
Convened by the African Union and the Government of Ethiopia, the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS-2) will be held in Addis Ababa from 8–10 September 2025. The summit will aim to accelerate climate solutions in response to the worsening impacts of climate change on African economies. ACS-2 will provide a vital platform to unify Africa’s voice in global climate action, promote African-led solutions, and secure bold financial and political commitments.
The event will focus on advancing climate adaptation, mitigation, and green growth, while calling for reforms to global financing systems and encouraging inclusive, multilateral partnerships. ACS-2 will seek to reposition Africa not just as vulnerable to climate impacts, but as a global leader and innovator in climate solutions.
FSD Africa will be represented by Mark Napier, CEO; Evans Osano, Chief Financial Markets Officer; Juliet Munro, Early Stage Finance Director; Dorothy Maseke, Nature Lead; Kelvin Massingham, Adaptation and Resilience Director; Reshma Shah, Carbon Markets Lead; Kevin Munjal, Director, Development Impact and Arjmand Banu Khan, Gender Lead.
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FSD Africa will participate in the upcoming ARSP II Trainings taking place in Abuja, Nigeria. The session’s aimis to strengthen institutional capacity and enhance technical knowledge among key stakeholders involved in the Africa Regional Support Platform (ARSP) Phase II. The training will focus on deepening understanding of sustainable finance practices and improving the implementation of regional development initiatives.
FSD Africa will participate in an ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) workshop hosted by the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) Kenya. The workshop will aim to build capacity and deepen understanding of ESG integration within pension fund management, highlighting its role in fostering sustainable and responsible investment practices across the retirement benefits sector. FSD Africa will be represented by Amos Mugi, Senior Manager, Capital Markets and Evelyne Matibe, Programme Manager, Capital Markets.
The CEO of the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) will visit FSD Africa for a roundtable meeting with FSD Africa Investment (FSDAi) team members and senior industry leaders. The session will provide a platform to discuss opportunities to advance responsible investment practices across Africa, with a focus on ESG integration, sustainable finance, and strengthening partnerships across the investment ecosystem.
The Government of Kenya, in collaboration with AUDA-NEPAD, will host a high-level dialogue session aimed at advancing African Principles for Carbon Markets, under the theme “Ensuring Climate Action with Integrity, Equity, and Development Impact.”
AUDA-NEPAD will work towards the development of an African Gold Standard on Carbon Credits in partnership with member states, the African Union Commission (AUC), and other stakeholders. This initiative will seek to strengthen the integrity and impact of carbon markets across the continent.
FSD Africa will be represented by Elijah Isabu at the session.
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) will host a Regional Environmental Workshop from 9–10 July in Nairobi. The workshop will bring together states from the ICAO Eastern and Southern African Office and will focus on strategies to decarbonise the aviation industry. Key topics will include the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), CORSIA implementation, and green airports, among others. Elijah Isabu, Carbon Markets Manager, will participate as a panellist in the session on Financing Green Transition: Mobilising Resources for SAF-related Projects.
The conference will be held in Arusha, Tanzania, under the theme “Social Security Fund: A Catalyst for Infrastructure Development and Inclusive Socio-Economic Growth in Africa.” Adebayo Araoye, Senior Specialist, Catalytic Transactions within the Financial Markets Pillar, will represent the organisation.
The upcoming conference will be organised by the Africa Pension Supervisors’ Association (APSA), with support from FSD Africa and in collaboration with the Supervisory Authority of Insurance and Social Welfare (ACAPS) of Morocco. It will provide a platform to review Africa’s pension landscape, identify gaps, and explore strategies for building resilient pension systems. Participants will gain insights into the current state and prospects of African pensions, including emerging issues such as technological solutions for pension administration and supervision, adoption of innovative approaches, climate change, and micro-pensions. The goal will be to equip stakeholders with the knowledge needed to integrate these trends and manage emerging risks to ensure a secure retirement for Africans. FSD Africa will be represented by Mary Njuguna, Principal, Capital Markets, and Amos Mugi, Technical Specialist, Capital Markets.
FSD Africa will convene the C-Suite Roundtable on the Geothermal Underwriting Facility (GUF) in Nairobi, Kenya. The roundtable will bring together senior leaders from the insurance and reinsurance sectors, regulators, and technical partners to advance discussions on de-risking geothermal exploration through domestic insurance solutions. FSD Africa will be represented by Elias Omondi, Principal, Innovation for Resilience, and Zillah Malia, Senior Manager, Climate Finance.