Ethiopia says the GERD hydroelectric dam will be a boon to the region, but Egypt and Sudan say it could threaten their "existential resources."

It was a theme touched on throughout the second day of ACS2, which saw conversations focused on adaptation and resilience, with a spotlight on Africa’s climate risks and scalable response. Leaders from Africa and around the world have gathered in Addis Ababa this week to discuss the continent’s climate future and create a unified plan for climate resilience.

African leaders have gathered in Ethiopia for the Africa Climate Summit, proposing a shift from climate aid to climate investment.

In the face of Africa’s deforestation in past decades, many countries are now starting to see progress in combating forest loss.