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African civil society organizations, youth and women-led groups, indigenous peoples’ representatives, policy actors, and climate justice advocates are being invited to participate in the Africa CSOs Post-COP30 Convening, taking place virtually on Zoom on 16–17 March 2026.
The convening, organized by ForumCiv in partnership with regional stakeholders, comes at a critical moment as the global climate agenda shifts from negotiations at COP30 toward implementation and accountability.
It offers African civil society a unique opportunity to review outcomes, identify remaining gaps in finance, adaptation, loss and damage mechanisms, and gender-responsive approaches, and to strengthen coordinated advocacy ahead of SB64 and COP31.
During the two-day virtual gathering, participants will focus on priority issues affecting African countries and communities, including climate finance, adaptation strategies, loss and damage, just transition, biodiversity protection, and gender justice.
By connecting policymakers, grassroots actors, youth and women-led organizations, and civil society networks, the convening seeks to ensure that African voices are central in shaping post-COP30 climate action.
A key outcome of the meeting will be the establishment of a Post-COP30 Africa CSO Accountability Tracker.
This tool will monitor measurable indicators across climate finance disbursement, adaptation implementation, access to loss and damage support, compliance with Article 6 safeguards, and gender-responsive reporting.
Organizers say the tracker will provide a practical framework for civil society to hold governments and partners accountable for commitments made at COP30.
“The Africa CSOs Post-COP30 Convening is a vital space for reflection, learning, and planning,” said ForumCiv in a statement calling for applications.
“It will enable African civil society to coordinate action, strengthen advocacy, and ensure that the continent’s communities, especially women and youth, are actively represented in climate decision-making.”
The meeting will also support the development of a shared African civil society roadmap for implementation, monitoring, and engagement toward SB64 and COP31.
By participating, CSOs will have the chance to contribute directly to shaping priorities, identifying gaps, and recommending approaches that reflect African realities and community needs.
With virtual participation via Zoom, the convening is accessible to a wide range of stakeholders across the continent, allowing both national and regional organizations to engage without the constraints of travel.
Interested participants are encouraged to register early to secure a place and ensure their perspectives are heard in discussions that will influence the climate agenda for Africa.
This convening is particularly timely as African civil society seeks to strengthen accountability, monitor climate finance, and support just and inclusive climate transitions.
By bringing together diverse voices from grassroots communities to policy experts, the event promises to enhance collaboration, build capacity, and amplify African civil society’s influence in the global climate arena.
Registration and additional information are available on the ForumCiv website.
African CSOs, youth groups, women-led organizations, and climate advocates are urged to join the Zoom convening on 16–17 March 2026 to participate in shaping Africa’s climate future.
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