On November 9, 2026, PACJA joined the rest of ClimDev partners in the official launch of the Africa Pavilion at COP31 in Antalya. The pavilion has been described as an avenue for Africans where climate issues are debated and has been serving as a connecting platform for African stakeholders.
In his remarks, Dr Mithika Mwenda, Executive Director, emphasised that the pavilion is a great achievement by Africa and hailed the role of the Climate for Development in Africa Initiative, known as ClimDev, of which PACJA is a partner.
He affirmed that ClimDev brings together diverse partners, including the African Youth Commission, the African Development Bank, the UN Economic Commission for Africa and NEPAD for the purpose of coordinating our efforts, fostering networking and amplifying Africa’s voice on climate issues beyond individual organisational capacity.
The Climate for Development in Africa (ClimDev-Africa) programme was mandated at the highest level by African leaders (AU Summit of Heads of State and Government). It was established to create a solid foundation for Africa’s response to climate change.