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Kenya’s Deputy President, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, has delivered a powerful call for global climate justice, emphasizing that Africa holds the key to the world’s transition toward clean and sustainable energy. Speaking during the Leaders’ Summit ahead of the 30th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP30) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Belem, Brazil, Kindiki underscored Africa’s unmatched potential in renewable energy and critical minerals vital for the global green transition.
In a firm and visionary address made on behalf of President William Ruto and the people of Kenya, Prof. Kindiki stated that while Africa contributes the least to global emissions, it bears the greatest brunt of climate change a situation that demands urgent international intervention and fairness in climate financing.
“Africa can help the world in transitioning to green energy because the continent has the world’s largest untapped renewable energy resources, vast critical mineral reserves essential for energy transition, and a youthful demographic capable of powering the next generation of global manufacturing,” Kindiki asserted.
The Deputy President challenged developed nations to honour their climate financing pledges, reform the global financial architecture, and make capital more accessible and affordable to developing nations pursuing climate action. He stressed that without fair investment and partnership, the green transition would remain an elusive dream for much of the Global South.
Kindiki further emphasized the need for inclusive climate policies that empower women, the youth, and farmers, ensuring that the benefits of the green economy are equitably shared across all communities, genders, and generations.
“This potential will only be realized if the world acts in solidarity by increasing investment in renewable energy, fulfilling climate finance commitments, and ensuring that no continent, gender, or generation is left behind,” he added.
Prof. Kindiki’s bold remarks were widely viewed as a reinforcement of Kenya’s growing global leadership in climate advocacy under President Ruto’s administration. Kenya continues to champion a fair and equitable transition that recognizes Africa not as a victim, but as a strategic partner in achieving global sustainability.
As COP30 draws near, Kindiki’s speech has positioned Kenya as a strong moral voice on climate matters urging the world to move from words to action in protecting the planet and building a greener, more resilient future for all.
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