From 8–9 October 2026, the Africa Network of Parliamentarians on Climate Change (ANPCC) will hold its 2026 Executive Committee Meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, to take stock of the Network’s progress and agree on strategic priorities for 2026 and 2027. Established in 2024, ANPCC provides a continental platform to strengthen collaboration, exchange experiences and amplify a common African parliamentary voice on climate change. The meeting comes at a time when African countries continue to face significant climate impacts, underscoring the importance of stronger legislation, financing, oversight and accountability in advancing climate action. Discussions will focus on reviewing previous activities, strengthening the Network’s governance, identifying opportunities for engagement ahead of COP31 and COP32, and agreeing on an action plan for the coming period. The meeting will also provide an opportunity to update members on the CMAT, a Parliamentary oversight tool, gathering feedback on its development across Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia and beyond.
Setting ANPCC’s Strategic Direction
Over the two days, the Executive Committee will take stock of ANPCC’s activities and identify priorities that can be carried forward, while agreeing on the Network’s strategic priorities for 2026 and 2027. Discussions will also consider ANPCC’s institutional and governance arrangements and identify opportunities for parliamentary engagement in the lead-up to and at COP31 and COP32. With COP31 approaching, the meeting will provide an opportunity to consider the evolving climate agenda and Africa’s key priorities, and to discuss how parliamentarians can engage in the processes leading to COP31 and COP32.
Another area of discussion will be the CMAT Tool, covering Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Zambia. Participants will receive an update on the tool and provide feedback on its development.
Towards Stronger Parliamentary Climate Action
The Nairobi meeting is expected to result in agreed ANPCC strategic priorities and an action plan for 2026 and 2027, including engagement towards COP31 and COP32. It is also expected to contribute to strengthened governance of the Network and generate feedback on the updated CMAT Tool.
As climate action increasingly moves from commitments towards implementation, strengthening the role of African parliaments will be important in connecting climate priorities with legislation, public financing, representation and accountability. Through ANPCC, parliamentarians have a continental platform to coordinate their engagement, exchange experiences, and strengthen Africa’s parliamentary contribution to climate action.