Sahara Group Urges Swift Climate Action, Pushes Nature‑Based Investments for Africa at COP30

At the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, Sahara Group called for urgent climate action across Africa, stressing the importance of scaling up nature‑based solutions and access to fair climate finance.

Addressing delegates, the Group’s Governance and Sustainability Manager, Tejumade Tejuoso, said Africa must build resilient systems that safeguard lives, livelihoods and essential ecosystems. She emphasised that as the world moves toward a low‑carbon future, Africa must not be left behind — development should remain central.

Tejuoso pointed out the continent’s minimal contribution to global emissions yet disproportionate vulnerability to climate impacts. That, she argued, makes it vital for African nations and the private sector to secure financing and strengthen adaptation efforts now.

As part of its commitment, Sahara Group highlighted its “Adopt‑a‑Forest” programme: a nature‑based initiative targeting the planting of at least 1,000,000 trees across Africa. The effort already spans multiple countries — from Nigeria (where nearly 24,000 trees have been planted), to Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Cameroon, and Tanzania — focusing on forest and mangrove restoration.

Sahara Group also noted its early preparation to meet upcoming global sustainability reporting standards (IFRS S1 and S2), due in 2028, signalling its intent to align operations with evolving global environmental accountability requirements.