Join HoAREC&N at ACS2: Mark Your Calendars for a Key Dialogue on a Resilient Horn of Africa

Media Brief

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – The Horn of Africa Regional Environment Centre and Network (HoAREC&N) cordially invites all partners, members, and stakeholders to our high-level strategic side event at the Africa Climate Summit 2 (ACS2).

This is a pivotal moment to delve into nature-based solutions and regional cooperation for climate resilience. We encourage you to save the date and join this critical conversation.

Event: HoAREC&N Strategic Side Event at ACS2

Theme: Greening Borders, Restoring Futures: Nature-Based Solutions for a Resilient Horn

Date: Monday, September 8, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (EAT)

Venue: M4, Africa Climate Summit 2, Addis Ababa

Our session will feature renowned experts and leaders exploring four dynamic sub-themes:

• From Legacy to Climate Leadership: Scaling Ethiopia’s Green Vision across the Horn.
• Integrated Land Use and Cross-Border Ecosystem Restoration: Strategies for shared landscapes.
• Botanic Gardens as Climate Labs: Research & learning platforms for innovation.
• Bridging the Climate Finance Gap: Unlocking resources for transboundary action.

Featured panelists include: Dr. Adefris Worku (Green Legacy Initiative, Ethiopia), Prof. Sebsebe Demesew (Addis Ababa University), Prof. Otienoh Oguge (University of Nairobi, Kenya), Dr. Wondwossen Bogale, Paul Demetry (South Sudan Nature Conservation Organization), and other distinguished guests.

This is a must-attend event for policymakers, researchers, development partners, and all champions of climate action in the region.

We urge you to:

1. Mark your calendars for Monday, September 8, from 10:00 AM.
2. Plan your summit agenda and make our side event a priority.
3. Join us at Venue M4 for an insightful discussion.

For full details on our side event and our three-day pavilion program, visit the official ACS2 website: 👉 Programs | Africa Climate Summit 2 (ACS2)

Let’s come together to foster collaboration and drive impactful climate solutions for the Horn of Africa.

Contact Information

For more details or partnership inquiries:

Email: info@hoarec.org
Web: www.hoarec.org
Tel: +251-(0)11 655 0226
Fax: +251-(0)11-123-9469