The second Africa Climate Summit coming up in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia offers a unique blend of promise and pragmatism. Building on the momentum of the inaugural summit held in Nairobi in 2023, this year’s gathering must shift its focus from grand declarations to a single, vital concept: accountability. The world watched as Nairobi hosted the historic first summit, when African leaders collectively articulated a unified vision for a sustainable future. However, two years later, it’s time for a critical assessment to ensure that the pledges made then are more than just rhetorical. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp A flurry of financial commitments ignited a wave of hope at the 2023 summit. Pledges were announced for investments in…